Common Debt-Related Zakat Errors

Many people make mistakes with debts when calculating Zakat. Avoiding these errors ensures you pay correctly.

Common mistakes include deducting long-term debts, forgetting about receivables, and thinking all debt cancels Zakat.

Mistake 1: Deducting Mortgages Fully

Not always correct. Deducting your entire mortgage balance is questionable. The safer approach is to not deduct it, or deduct only next year's payments.

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