Someone defaulted on paying his Zakah

Q 2: Someone long ago defaulted on paying his Zakah (obligatory charity) estimated as 5000 riyals, according to him, on the pretext of being extremely poor. To justify, he said he defaulted as he did not know whether there is Zakah due on his money at that time. Is he still liable to pay it? If so, how should he do so when he is poor?

A: He will remain liable for paying Zakah he owes and will have to pay it once it is possible to do so as the debt of Zakah will never be waived.May Allah grant us all success! May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions!