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Giving zakaat to a person who does not own nisaab
Question
If a person does not have zakaat nisaab but he owns a house and car and has no debts, can he take zakaat?
Answer
Yes, he can be assisted with zakaat if he is in need.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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