Q: Do I pay zakah on loans?

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.

Zakah on lent money

Q: Do I have to pay zakah on money I lent to someone else?A: It depends on the financial status of the borrower: Scenario: The borrower is wealthy and capable of repaying 📌 Example:If you lent $20,000 and you have $1,000,000 in your account: Scenario: The borrower is struggling or refuses to pay (broke or … Read more