The ruling on paying the zakah of a debt before receiving it
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Question:
I have a sum of money with a person, and I am able to collect my debt from him. Do I pay its zakah when it is returned to me, or do I not pay it even if I am in the city?
Answer:
If the debtor is wealthy and willing to pay, such that he gives it to you whenever you ask for it, then you pay its zakah even if you have not received it, because it is considered as if it has been received. However, if the debtor is bankrupt or delaying payment, and you do not know whether you will get it back or not, then you pay its zakah when you receive it, for one year.
The presenter:
Thank you, may Allah reward you with good. Thank you, Sa'ud, may Allah bless you.
I have a sum of money with a person, and I am able to collect my debt from him. Do I pay its zakah when it is returned to me, or do I not pay it even if I am in the city?
Answer:
If the debtor is wealthy and willing to pay, such that he gives it to you whenever you ask for it, then you pay its zakah even if you have not received it, because it is considered as if it has been received. However, if the debtor is bankrupt or delaying payment, and you do not know whether you will get it back or not, then you pay its zakah when you receive it, for one year.
The presenter:
Thank you, may Allah reward you with good. Thank you, Sa'ud, may Allah bless you.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 1691 - حكم إخراج زكاة الدَّين قبل قبضه - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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