Delaying the payment of zakah due to the excuse of being unable to go to the bank
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Question:
The questioner says: Honorable Shaykh, the time for paying the zakah on my wealth is in the month of Dhul-Hijjah, and one of my relatives pays it on my behalf. This year, my relative is traveling and will return at the end of Muharram, if Allah wills. I am unable to go to the bank by taxi because I am afraid of doing so. Is it permissible to delay it until he arrives and hands me the zakah money? Please advise us, and may Allah reward you.
Answer:
There is nothing wrong with delaying the time for paying zakah for a valid religious excuse. What the questioner mentioned is a valid religious excuse, because she is unable to go to the bank alone and must wait for her mahram (a relative one may not marry) to be present. This is permissible. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good and bless you.
The questioner says: Honorable Shaykh, the time for paying the zakah on my wealth is in the month of Dhul-Hijjah, and one of my relatives pays it on my behalf. This year, my relative is traveling and will return at the end of Muharram, if Allah wills. I am unable to go to the bank by taxi because I am afraid of doing so. Is it permissible to delay it until he arrives and hands me the zakah money? Please advise us, and may Allah reward you.
Answer:
There is nothing wrong with delaying the time for paying zakah for a valid religious excuse. What the questioner mentioned is a valid religious excuse, because she is unable to go to the bank alone and must wait for her mahram (a relative one may not marry) to be present. This is permissible. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good and bless you.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، نور على الدرب 151 من المجموعة الثالثة للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com (13:45)
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