The Ruling on Paying Off the Debts of the Poor from Zakah
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Question:
If a man is entitled to zakah, is paying off his debts from the zakah considered valid?
Answer:
No, he is given the zakah and he disposes of it as he sees fit. The poor person is given the zakah and he disposes of it; he pays off his debts with it, he buys his needs with it, he buys the expenses for his dependents with it. He is given the zakah and he disposes of it. Yes.
If a man is entitled to zakah, is paying off his debts from the zakah considered valid?
Answer:
No, he is given the zakah and he disposes of it as he sees fit. The poor person is given the zakah and he disposes of it; he pays off his debts with it, he buys his needs with it, he buys the expenses for his dependents with it. He is given the zakah and he disposes of it. Yes.
Source
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