Debt from Zakat

Question
A person lent money to another person but lost hope in getting this debt back. Is it permissible for this debt to be considered as zakat for the same debtor?
Answer

A person lent money to another person but lost hope in getting this debt back. Is it permissible for this debt to be considered as zakat for the same debtor?

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