Paying off a debtor’s debt from zakah
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Regarding the person who owes a debt, if he comes forward to ask for zakah, should we look at the cause of this debt? If it was for something other than a dire necessity or a pressing need, should it be paid off?
We look at this debt. If its cause was something forbidden, then we say to him: Repent, and we will pay off your debt. But if its cause was permissible, there is nothing wrong with paying off his debt from zakah.
We look at this debt. If its cause was something forbidden, then we say to him: Repent, and we will pay off your debt. But if its cause was permissible, there is nothing wrong with paying off his debt from zakah.