Is it permissible to give zakat to a debtor brother who has a good salary and a car whose value exceeds his debt threefold, and there is no certainty about the reason for his failure to pay his debt?
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The debtor eligible for must be unable to pay his debt, meaning he does not own anything beyond his basic needs and the needs of his dependents to repay the debt. So, if he owns a car that could be sold to pay his debt and purchase a cheaper one, or if he possesses money exceeding his basic needs, then he is not eligible for zakat. It is not permissible to give him zakat if there is doubt about his eligibility.
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