Is zakaat compulsory if one's debts are more than one's assets?

Q: I have a debt and some assets. However, my debt is more than my assets. Does the zakat still apply to me.

A: If your debts are more than your zakaatable wealth and assets, zakaat is not compulsory upon you.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)