Who is obligated to pay the zakah on borrowed money
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Question:
He says: I took money from a friend of mine after we graduated, and it remained with me for approximately seven years. This friend was loyal to me, so my affairs became easy, and I wanted to return this money regarding the zakah for seven years. Is it upon me or upon him?
Answer:
The zakah is upon the owner of the amount that is in your debt; because it is his property, and you pay zakah on what is with you. Everyone pays zakah on his own wealth. He pays zakah on his wealth, whether it is in his hand or it is a debt, and you pay zakah on your wealth that is in your hand or that you have from people. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
He says: I took money from a friend of mine after we graduated, and it remained with me for approximately seven years. This friend was loyal to me, so my affairs became easy, and I wanted to return this money regarding the zakah for seven years. Is it upon me or upon him?
Answer:
The zakah is upon the owner of the amount that is in your debt; because it is his property, and you pay zakah on what is with you. Everyone pays zakah on his own wealth. He pays zakah on his wealth, whether it is in his hand or it is a debt, and you pay zakah on your wealth that is in your hand or that you have from people. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/028 — archive.org (10:40)
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