The ruling on the zakah of money lent to people
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The questioner:
Shaykh, is the money that is lent out subject to zakah?
The Shaykh:
The one who has money that is subject to zakah.
Another questioner:
No, it is money lent to people that you are to pay zakah on while it is a loan with them.
The Shaykh:
Meaning, you lent it to them.
Another questioner:
Yes, Shaykh.
The Shaykh:
If they are wealthy, you pay the zakah; if they are in a state of need, it is not required.
Another questioner:
He does not know about them, Shaykh.
The Shaykh:
My brother, he does not say.
Another questioner:
For several years, and he pays the zakah.
The Shaykh:
He asks about it.
Another questioner:
Meaning, it is with several people.
The Shaykh:
If they are unable to pay, he owes nothing; and if there is hope that they will give it to him if he asks, he pays the zakah.
Shaykh, is the money that is lent out subject to zakah?
The Shaykh:
The one who has money that is subject to zakah.
Another questioner:
No, it is money lent to people that you are to pay zakah on while it is a loan with them.
The Shaykh:
Meaning, you lent it to them.
Another questioner:
Yes, Shaykh.
The Shaykh:
If they are wealthy, you pay the zakah; if they are in a state of need, it is not required.
Another questioner:
He does not know about them, Shaykh.
The Shaykh:
My brother, he does not say.
Another questioner:
For several years, and he pays the zakah.
The Shaykh:
He asks about it.
Another questioner:
Meaning, it is with several people.
The Shaykh:
If they are unable to pay, he owes nothing; and if there is hope that they will give it to him if he asks, he pays the zakah.
Source
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