Is Zakat obligatory on the deceased's wealth that reached the Zakat threshold when the heirs receive it, and does its reward go back to the deceased?
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Zakat is obligatory on the debts owed to your deceased brother if they reach the nisab (minimum threshold) and a hawl (one lunar year) has passed on them. It must be paid from his estate before its distribution. If the debts are owed by a wealthy person who acknowledges them, then zakat is paid for all past years. However, if they are owed by a poor person or a procrastinator, then zakat is paid for one year after their collection. The deceased is rewarded for the intention to pay zakat, even if he was unable to perform it.
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