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Q 3: I have a large sum of money which I lent to my husband to build a house for us. Shall I pay Zakah for this money despite the fact that it is lent to my husband? A3: You must pay Zakah (obligatory charity) for your money of debts whether this money is a debt of your husband to you or that of others to you; whether it is in the form of a loan or any other form. However, if these debts are that of an insolvent and you do not know whether they will be paid or not, in that case Zakah shall be given when the money is paid off and a year passes over the possession of this money. (Part No. 8; Page No. 450

A3: You must pay Zakah (obligatory charity) for your money of debts whether this money is a debt of your husband to you or that of others to you; whether it is in the form of a loan or any other form. However, if these debts are that of an insolvent and you do not know whether they will be paid or not, in that case Zakah shall be given when the money is paid off and a year passes over the possession of this money. (Part No. 8; Page No. 450) May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.