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One should not give a person so much Zakaat that he himself qualifies to
give Zakaat. If the person has a huge debt, Zakaat equivalent to the debt
may be given to him.
and Allah Ta’ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
FATWA DEPT.
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One should not give a person so much Zakaat that he himself qualifies to
give Zakaat. If the person has a huge debt, Zakaat equivalent to the debt
may be given to him.
and Allah Ta’ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
FATWA DEPT.
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