The payment of the Zakah payable by the deceased who left no inheritance to pay their debts


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A: It is permissible for you to pay the debt due on the dead to the association from the Zakah. The payment of the Zakah due on the dead that left no inheritance to pay their debts is permissible according to the more correct of the two opinions maintained by scholars. That is due to the generality of evidence on the permissibility of giving the Zakah to Gharim (one who cannot repay their debts by themselves). This is the juristic preference of the Shaykh of Islam Ibn Taymiyyah (may Allah be merciful to him).May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.




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