He owes a debt that is to be paid in instalments; can it be deducted from his zakaah?

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He has some goods and some profits – how should he work out his zakaah?
Should zakaah on commercial goods be based on the price for which they are bought or the price for which they are to be sold?

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Various questions about zakaah
He has some goods and some profits – how should he work out his zakaah?
Should zakaah on commercial goods be based on the price for which they are bought or the price for which they are to be sold?

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