Repentance from One Who Has Not Paid Zakah for Years
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The questioner:
In his second question he says: I have not paid the zakah for many years. Do I have a way to repent?
The Shaykh:
Yes, you have a way to repent, and you must pay the zakah for all the past years; because it is a debt in your trust. Yes.
The questioner:
In his second paragraph, he asks: What if I did not know the number of years? What should I do?
The Shaykh:
You estimate it, or you make an effort to estimate it, or you take the precaution. Yes.
The questioner:
Taking the precaution means the Shaykh adds to the amount.
The Shaykh:
Yes, by adding to what is in his mind. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah bless you,
In his second question he says: I have not paid the zakah for many years. Do I have a way to repent?
The Shaykh:
Yes, you have a way to repent, and you must pay the zakah for all the past years; because it is a debt in your trust. Yes.
The questioner:
In his second paragraph, he asks: What if I did not know the number of years? What should I do?
The Shaykh:
You estimate it, or you make an effort to estimate it, or you take the precaution. Yes.
The questioner:
Taking the precaution means the Shaykh adds to the amount.
The Shaykh:
Yes, by adding to what is in his mind. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah bless you,
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، برنامج (فتاوى) (178) لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان بتاريخ [1438-12-28] - كبار العلماء — youtube.com (4:25)
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