Q: I have a debt and some assets. However, my debt is more than my assets. Does the zakat still apply to me.
A: If your debts are more than your zakaatable wealth and assets, zakaat is not compulsory upon you.
And Allah Ta’ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
Answered by:
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & Approved:
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)