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Is it permissible for the one in charge of zakat to give most or all of the zakat money to a person who owes him money, so that his debt may be paid with this money?

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The debtor is considered one of the categories eligible for Zakat if his debt is for a permissible matter. However, if his debt is for something unlawful, Zakat may not be given to him unless he has made sincere repentance.

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