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Is it permissible for a debtor to take from the zakat of relatives if he is among the indebted, and can he obtain a bank loan to pay off his debt?

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Your borrowing with interest is not permissible and is one of the gravest major sins, unless it is out of necessity. As for taking from your wife's zakat money or that of her family, it is permissible if you are unable to repay the debt.

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