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Zakaat The Majlis Vol 26 No 12, p.4

Does a woman have to pay Zakaat on the Mehr amount owed to her.

Question

Does a woman have to pay Zakaat on the Mehr amount owed to her. The husband has not paid the Mehr. When he pays, should she pay Zakaat for the past years?

Answer

Zakaat is not paid on the outstanding Mehr. Only after it has been paid will Zakat be payable on it. There is no Zakaat for the past years.

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