Q: If I lend money to many people, do I pay zakah on those loans?
A: Yes—only if the borrower is capable of repaying.
There is consensus (ijma’) among scholars that if the debtor can repay, you must pay zakah on that money each year.
Q: If I lend money to many people, do I pay zakah on those loans?
A: Yes—only if the borrower is capable of repaying.
There is consensus (ijma’) among scholars that if the debtor can repay, you must pay zakah on that money each year.