Am I sinful or accountable if the owner of money in my possession refuses to pay zakat on it after a year has passed and I have reminded him of its obligation?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
Since you have advised the owner of the wealth, you have fulfilled your duty. There is no sin upon you if he refrains from paying , but do not assist him in keeping the amount of zakat due, because zakat is tied to the wealth itself, not to the owner's liability.
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