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Working for a person that does not pay zakaat

· 5 Muharram 1440 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Is it permissible to work for a person that does not pay zakaat?

Answer

If the work you are employed for is halaal, your income will be halaal. Your employer’s not discharging zakaat will not affect your earnings.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & approved by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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