The Ruling on Taking Zakah for a Salaried Employee Who Has Financial Obligations
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Question:
A questioner says: My salary is seven thousand, and I sell and buy livestock. I have installments and obligations. Is zakah obligatory for me, or am I allowed to take from the zakah?
Answer:
If the money you find is less than your expenses and the expenses of your dependents, then zakah is permissible for you. However, if you have enough to cover your expenses, then zakah is not permissible for you. Yes.
A questioner says: My salary is seven thousand, and I sell and buy livestock. I have installments and obligations. Is zakah obligatory for me, or am I allowed to take from the zakah?
Answer:
If the money you find is less than your expenses and the expenses of your dependents, then zakah is permissible for you. However, if you have enough to cover your expenses, then zakah is not permissible for you. Yes.
Source
فتاوى على الهواء 05-06-1436هـ — af.org.sa (7:43)
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