A: One who is so indebted that he is unable to repay it from his wealth.
~ al-Quduri ~
What is the meaning of slaves?
Question 434) - What is the meaning of slaves?
A: To help a Mukatab* free himself.
*A slave who has a contract with his owner that if he pays the owner a certain amount he will be set free.
~ al-Quduri ~
Who is a Miskin?
Question 432) - Who is a Miskin?
A: He who does not have anything.
~ al-Quduri ~
What is meant by, "workers on it"?
Question 433) - What is meant by, "workers on it"?
A: Those whom the ruler sends to collect the Zakah from the Muslims. They go to them and collect, spending their time in that. The ruler will pay them from the Zakah according to their labour.
~ al-Quduri ~
Who is a Faqir?
Question 431) - Who is a Faqir?
A: He who has minimal possessions which does not reach Nisab.