Is it permissible to give my zakah to a friend of mine in the West to pay off his debt?
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The questioner:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: Is it permissible for me to give my zakah to a friend of mine who lives in the West? Knowing that he works there, but he is unable to get rid of his debt? From his debt?
The Shaykh:
Since he is a Muslim and in need, give him from your zakah money, even if he is working, if his work is not sufficient for him. Yes.
The presenter:
He says: Honorable Shaykh.
The Shaykh:
It covers his expenses, but he has a due debt and cannot pay it off. There is no harm in helping him from the zakah. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: Is it permissible for me to give my zakah to a friend of mine who lives in the West? Knowing that he works there, but he is unable to get rid of his debt? From his debt?
The Shaykh:
Since he is a Muslim and in need, give him from your zakah money, even if he is working, if his work is not sufficient for him. Yes.
The presenter:
He says: Honorable Shaykh.
The Shaykh:
It covers his expenses, but he has a due debt and cannot pay it off. There is no harm in helping him from the zakah. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [4119- 4717] هل يجوز إعطاء زكاة مالي لصديق لي في بلاد الغرب ليسدد بها دينه ؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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