Is it permissible to waive my debt from someone in exchange for zakat al-fitr?
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The questioner : A man has a debt owed to him by another man, and he has already collected a portion of that money. The time for giving zakat al-fitr has arrived. Is it permissible for him to say, "I consider this money you owe me as my zakat al-fitr, and I do not want it from you"?
The Shaykh : No, it is not permissible. The permissibility or impermissibility in this case depends on whether it is permissible to give money in place of food or not. So, whoever holds our view that it is not permissible to give money says that it is not permissible. Is that clear?
The questioner : Yes, may Allah reward you with good.
The Shaykh : And you as well.
The Shaykh : No, it is not permissible. The permissibility or impermissibility in this case depends on whether it is permissible to give money in place of food or not. So, whoever holds our view that it is not permissible to give money says that it is not permissible. Is that clear?
The questioner : Yes, may Allah reward you with good.
The Shaykh : And you as well.
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