Zakah
Can I pay zakah to my parents or children?
Can I pay zakah to my parents or children? A: No. It is not permissible to pay zakah to: Parents Children (sons or daughters) These relationships involve financial…
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Zakah
Zakah on lent money to a businessman
If I lent money to a businessman and I’m confident he’ll repay me, do I owe zakah on it? A: Yes. Add the amount to your own wealth and pay zakah on the total. Example…
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ZakahIncludes Arabic
Zakah on the wealth of a person who is not of sound mind
What if someone is mentally incapacitated but owns wealth—does zakah apply? A: Yes, zakah still applies to his wealth. The guardian managing the wealth is responsible…
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Zakah
Zakah on Land
I own land intended for business but haven’t sold it in years. Do I owe zakah? A: Yes, you do: Calculate its zakah value yearly. If you cannot pay due to lack of liquid…
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Zakah
Zakah on merchandise and stores
ZAKAH ON MERCHANDISE & STORES Q: Do I pay zakah on merchandise in my store even if I haven’t made any profit yet? A: Yes. Even if you haven’t earned revenue, if the…
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Zakah
Zakah on behalf of parents
Can I pay zakah on behalf of my father if he refuses to do it himself? A: Only with your father’s permission. If your father agrees, saying, “Yes, pay zakah for me,”…
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Zakah
Q: What if I voluntarily gave part of my inheritance or money to another heir?
What if I voluntarily gave part of my inheritance or money to another heir? Once the money is transferred as a gift, the recipient is now responsible for including it in…
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Islamic Finance
Zakah on lent money
Do I have to pay zakah on money I lent to someone else? A: It depends on the financial status of the borrower: Scenario: The borrower is wealthy and capable of repaying…
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Islamic Finance
How to calculate zakah on Inheritance
How do heirs calculate zakah on inheritance? A: Each heir must: Determine their share of the inheritance. Add it to their existing wealth. Pay zakah (2.5%) on the total…
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Islamic Finance
Zakah on Inherited wealth
Does zakah apply to inherited wealth or wealth that has reached the nisab and a full year has passed? A: Yes, zakah is due on inherited wealth as long as it: Reaches the…
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Islamic Finance
Zakah on RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan)
Q1: Do I have to pay zakah on my RRSP or other savings plans like educational savings? A1: Yes, you have to pay zakah if: The amount reaches the nisab (minimum zakahable…
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Zakah
Zakah on Inheritance
Does zakah apply to inheritance money? A: Yes, zakah applies to inheritance money. Q: How is zakah calculated on inheritance? A: Each heir calculates their share of the…
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Zakah
Missed or Unpaid Zakah in Previous Years
We didn’t know about zakah and haven’t paid it for 10 years. What should we do? A: If someone didn’t pay zakah due to lack of knowledge for the past 10 or even 20 years…
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Islamic Finance
Zakah on RRSP & Registered Educational Plans
Do we have to pay zakah on a registered educational plan or RRSP? A: Yes, zakah is due if the amount reaches the nisab (around $11,000 CAD) and has been held for a full…
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IntentionIncludes Arabic
Usool Principle “al-umur bimaqasidiha”
What is the meaning of “al-umur bimaqasidiha” and how does it affect rulings? A: It means: “Matters are judged by their intentions.” This principle allows scholars to…
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Islamic Finance
Mortgages in islam
MORTGAGE & HOMEOWNERSHIP 15. Q: What is the general Islamic ruling on riba-based mortgages? A: The general ruling is that riba is haram. Taking a conventional mortgage…
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Islamic Finance
Car Loans in islam
CAR LOANS & PERSONAL FINANCING 24. Q: Is it permissible to take a riba-based loan to buy a car? A: No. Car loans that involve interest are not permissible if halal…
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Islamic Finance
Student Loans
1. Q: Can a student take a loan just to access attached grants, if they already have enough money? A: Yes, if the loan is interest-free for a set period (e.g., six…
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Islamic FinanceIncludes Arabic
Q & A – Islamic Finance
Q&A Collection: Student Loans, Riba, Mortgages & Halal Finance Dr. Mahmoud Omar Organized by Topic for Clarity STUDENT LOANS & FINANCIAL AID 1. Q: Can a student take a…
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Islamic Finance
Ownership, Investment & Intention
If a child pays off their parents’ debts, such as mortgages and car loans, does that make them the owner of those assets? A: It depends on the intention. If the money…
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Islamic Finance
Gifting & Ownership (Hibah)
1. Q: What is the Islamic concept of hibah (gifting), and how should it be practiced? A: Hibah is giving something to someone without expecting anything in return. It is…
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MadhabIncludes Arabic
Why Do We Have Different Madhabs? Understanding the Formation of Islamic Schools of Thought
Salam Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. Alhamdulillah wa Salatu was-Salam ala Rasulillah, sallallahu alayhi wa sahbihi wa man wala. My dear brothers and sisters…
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RamadanIncludes Arabic
What is the Sunnah of praying Taraweeh? Should it be 8 rak’ahs or 20 rak’ahs?
: What is the Sunnah of praying Taraweeh? Should it be 8 rak’ahs or 20 rak’ahs?
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Fiqh of SalahIncludes Arabic
Fatwa: how many Rakats for taraweeh prayer
Salam Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. Alhamdulillah wa Salatu wa Salam ala Rasulillah, sallallahu alayhi wa sallam, My dear brothers and sisters, yesterday I…
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