Is the sum given to a friend ten years ago—of whom contact was lost five years after its deposit and investment—considered a bad debt, and is Zakat obligatory on it?
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If the money is not expected to be repaid by the friend, is not immediately obligatory, even if its conditions are met. One must wait until the friend repays the money. If it then reaches the by itself or when combined with other funds, zakat is to be paid on it for one year.
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