Ref no: 0401#
|
Date: Tuesday , October 4, 2011 |
Category
Zakaat
Title
My friend borrowed some monies from me and is unable to repay me
Question
My friend borrowed some monies from me and is unable to repay me. Will it be permissible for me to offset the debt due to me with the Zakaat which I have to pay?
Answer
Muhtaram / Muhtaramah
In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāh wa-barakātuh.
By offsetting the debt, the Zakaat will not be discharged.
And Allah knows best
Darul Iftaa
Madrasah Inaa’miyyah
· The Sharée ruling herein given is specifically based on the question posed and should be read in conjunction with the question.
· The Darul Ifta bears no responsibility to any party who may or may not act on this answer. The Darul Ifta being hereby exempted from loss or damage howsoever caused.
· This answer may not be used as evidence in any Court of Law without prior written consent of the Darul Ifta.
