Do taxes take the place of zakah?
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Question:
Paying taxes in lieu of zakah?
Answer:
No, taxes do not suffice for zakah in its proper state. Taxes are a financial burden, and they are not zakah in its proper state. If it is easy to evade them without causing harm to one's own situation, then one may do so. However, if evading them would harm someone, then it is not permissible.
Paying taxes in lieu of zakah?
Answer:
No, taxes do not suffice for zakah in its proper state. Taxes are a financial burden, and they are not zakah in its proper state. If it is easy to evade them without causing harm to one's own situation, then one may do so. However, if evading them would harm someone, then it is not permissible.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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