Can we deduct a debt that we gave from the Zakat money
January 13th 2024
Question ID : 65a2a954b8e7482b03145baa
Question
Ustad I gave a debt to one of my relatives who is in some difficulty. Now it is my due time to give out the Zakat. So can I consider this debt as Zakat and can deduct that from the Zakat that is due on me ? When I gave that debt I didn’t have any intention of giving it as Zakat