I have a debt which I owe a relative. I have clear intention to pay it off and the relative trusts in me to pay it back whenever. During Ramadan, I wanted to do good and I pledged a big amount to a charity. I paid half that amount and will shortly pay the other half. Did I do something wrong that is against the teaching of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)? Should I have instead paid my debt down? Should I use the second payment to pay my debt or should I fulfill my promise to the charity?
A Person Who Offers Salah but Does Not Pay Zakat?
What if a man who testifies that there is no God but Allah and offers the Salah (prayer), but does not pay the Zakat?
Mistake in Zakat-ing 3: The Assumption of ‘By Giving Little’ can be considered as Zakat
The assumption that he has already paid Zakat by only removing some of his/her wealth by doing certain things such as making a feast, donating or giving some charity. This is wrong.
Mistake in Zakat-ing 2: Persuasion or Sedition From People Around.
The family or friends who do not understand about religion and zakat sometimes will prevent a person from paying zakat...
Mistake in Zakat-ing 1: Lust of Wealth
The lustful nature and greed of the wealth bring oneself to disobedient and not giving zakat. Lust caused a person to love his wealth and did not want to donate it even a little...
