The Ruling on Delaying the Zakah of Gold
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Question:
This man asks, may Allah bless you. He says: What is the ruling on delaying the zakah of gold for one or two years out of necessity? Is it permissible?
Answer:
It is obligatory for him to pay it, even if it is delayed. However, if he delays it for an excuse, he commits no sin. If he delays it without an excuse, he commits a sin. As for paying it, it is necessary in all cases, because it is a debt owed to Allah the Exalted. Yes.
This man asks, may Allah bless you. He says: What is the ruling on delaying the zakah of gold for one or two years out of necessity? Is it permissible?
Answer:
It is obligatory for him to pay it, even if it is delayed. However, if he delays it for an excuse, he commits no sin. If he delays it without an excuse, he commits a sin. As for paying it, it is necessary in all cases, because it is a debt owed to Allah the Exalted. Yes.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/198 — archive.org (16:17)
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