Is zakat obligatory on one who has a debt owed by a wealthy person who is delaying payment?
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The questioner : ... .
The Shaykh : The wealthy person who delays payment and cannot be compelled to pay is like the poor person. As for the one who can be compelled to pay, it is said to him, "You are the one who was negligent." The one who cannot be compelled to pay is like, for example, if the debt is with the government, or with one who has authority, or with your father. Yes, indeed. Who is it that teaches us about the fifth?
The questioner : ... .
The Shaykh : Yes?
The Shaykh : The wealthy person who delays payment and cannot be compelled to pay is like the poor person. As for the one who can be compelled to pay, it is said to him, "You are the one who was negligent." The one who cannot be compelled to pay is like, for example, if the debt is with the government, or with one who has authority, or with your father. Yes, indeed. Who is it that teaches us about the fifth?
The questioner : ... .
The Shaykh : Yes?