The Ruling on Taking Zakah to Pay Off a Debt

Question : A questioner says: I have a debt that I am paying off in monthly installments, and I can pay them off with some difficulty. Is it permissible for me to take zakah to pay off the debt? And if I am in a state of sufficiency, what is the reward associated with that? This is my question and the question of many people like me who buy cars on installments.

Answer : Yes, the one who has a debt and is unable to pay it off is permitted to take from the zakah to pay it off, to pay off his debt. Even if his sustenance is going well and he is not in a state of deficiency, the debt is paid from the zakah. The debtors have a right to the zakah, as Allah the Exalted mentioned them, and as will be discussed regarding them, if Allah wills, in the next lesson. I think the time is up. What is it that is ringing? Why is the terror now? No, there is