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Subtracting Debts Owed From Zakatable Wealth
Is it valid to subtract debts from one's total zakatable wealth?
Debts are subtracted from one's total zakatable wealth; if the net amount is greater than the nisab minimum, zakat is owed; if the net amount is less than the nisab minimum, zakat is not owed.

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