When giving Zakat to a debtor, does it have to be given to him in their hand or can be paid to the creditor directly? Q: When giving Zakat to a debtor, does it have to be given to him in their hand or can be paid to the creditor directly? A: It is not necessary to give the Zakat in his hand. Zakat can be given to the creditor on behalf of the debtor with the latter’s acknowledgement.And Allah knows best! Reviewed on 23/11/2021 Author: [email protected] Was this article helpful? Share: Previous Article Previous Article Next Article Next Article Related articles Distribution, How NZF works How can I track my Zakat’s impact? Keep reading Distribution, How NZF works Is the money donated given in cash to the eligible recipients? Keep reading Distribution, How NZF works How much Zakat do you give to a recipient? Keep reading Helping you bring Zakat to life where you live. GIVE ZAKAT APPLY FOR HELP