If the deceased has a debt and zakah, which is given priority?
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The questioner : ... .
The Shaykh : Yes, the difference is that zakah is an act of worship that became obligatory by the command of Allah, whereas a debt became obligatory for the sake of a human being; it is a purely human right. However, I am inclined to the view that it is not permissible for one who has a debt to give charity or to vow to give charity with money until he pays off his debt. Yes?
The Shaykh : Yes, the difference is that zakah is an act of worship that became obligatory by the command of Allah, whereas a debt became obligatory for the sake of a human being; it is a purely human right. However, I am inclined to the view that it is not permissible for one who has a debt to give charity or to vow to give charity with money until he pays off his debt. Yes?