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Zakah if in debt

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If a person has debts exceeding the Zakah, does he have to pay any Zakah?

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Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the World; and blessings and peace be upon our Prophet Muhammad and upon all his Family and Companions.
If a person has debts exceeding the actual amount of money he has, then he is not asked to pay Zakah on this money even if it reaches the Nisaab. But, if your total resources, including property on which Zakah is not due, exceed your debts and reach the Nisaab then you have to pay Zakah on that amount.
Allah knows best.

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Zakah if in debt

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Related Fatwa

Ruling on Using Fundraising Proceeds for Event Expenses

The entrusted does not guarantee damage unless he has transgressed or was negligent

Wants to Give Zakat Money to His Indebted Brother

Giving Zakat to People Affected by Natural Disasters Such as Earthquake, Flood, and Fire

Zakat on Purchased Property

The Money of Zakat Is Paid Out to Its Beneficiaries in Cash

No Zakaah on money in possession less than lunar year

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