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Is there a limit on how much Zakaat can be paid to one single qualifying person? (a) if they have no wealth, (b) in addition to no wealth, he is also in a huge debt.
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Is there a limit on how much Zakaat can be paid to one single qualifying person? (a) if they have no wealth, (b) in addition to no wealth, he is also in a huge debt.
Answer
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
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