Is it permissible for the lender to count a portion of a debt owed by an insolvent debtor as Zakat for himself, while demanding the remainder, given the lender's need for marriage?
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Placing a portion of the debt owed to you by your brother and considering it as for your wealth is not permissible. It does not absolve you from the Zakat due on your wealth. This is not excused by your need for your money for marriage or other reasons, because you did not originally disburse this money with the intention of Zakat.
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