Taking from the zakah funds by a debtor with the permission of the owner
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The questioner:
The questioner says: A man is going through financial difficulties and his debts have piled up. He asked those who are well-off for help, doing so with some reluctance, and told them that he would deliver it to those in need. Of course, he means that it is for himself. So, is it permissible for him to…?
The Shaykh:
He appoints someone to pay the zakah to the needy and takes it for himself, provided he seeks permission from the owner of the zakah. If the owner grants him permission, he may take as much as he wishes.
The presenter:
The session has ended.
The Shaykh:
The scholar, and may Allah send blessings and peace upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, his Companions, and all the rest…
The questioner says: A man is going through financial difficulties and his debts have piled up. He asked those who are well-off for help, doing so with some reluctance, and told them that he would deliver it to those in need. Of course, he means that it is for himself. So, is it permissible for him to…?
The Shaykh:
He appoints someone to pay the zakah to the needy and takes it for himself, provided he seeks permission from the owner of the zakah. If the owner grants him permission, he may take as much as he wishes.
The presenter:
The session has ended.
The Shaykh:
The scholar, and may Allah send blessings and peace upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, his Companions, and all the rest…
Source
لقاء مفتوح 21-09-1435هـ — alfawzan.live (47:59)
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