Paying the zakah of a deceased person from his estate
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Question:
She says: Is it permissible to pay the zakah on behalf of a deceased person from his wealth?
Answer:
Yes, if he died without having paid the zakah on his wealth, this is a debt owed to Allah the Exalted. It must be paid first, before the bequest and before the inheritance. First, the debt to Allah or to people is settled from the principal of the estate. Then, if he left a bequest, a lawful bequest not exceeding one-third, is set aside. After that, the remainder is distributed among the heirs. Yes.
She says: Is it permissible to pay the zakah on behalf of a deceased person from his wealth?
Answer:
Yes, if he died without having paid the zakah on his wealth, this is a debt owed to Allah the Exalted. It must be paid first, before the bequest and before the inheritance. First, the debt to Allah or to people is settled from the principal of the estate. Then, if he left a bequest, a lawful bequest not exceeding one-third, is set aside. After that, the remainder is distributed among the heirs. Yes.
Source
دروس الحرم، درس التفسير من الحرم 05-08-1433هـ — alfawzan.live (47:40)
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