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25 of the archive’s 436 rulings.
Assalamu Allykum my question is about the usage of zakat. We have a foundation with a mandate to support the students. We announce applications annually and after…
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Salam Sheikh, I tried my best to calculate everything and paid what I thought I owed for my missed zakat from 2015–2022. After I recalculated and realized the small…
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My second question is around what it means to posses wealth for a lunar new year. Per a google search Zakat al mal is 2.5% of wealth held for a lunar year. What does it…
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I have student loans and I’m technically in debt, is it still okay for me to give sadaqah, and will it count?
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Is it permissible to add up your monthly zakat payments toward orphan sponsorships and include this toward your total zakat obligation for the year?
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Assalamu alaikum shikhna, if zakat al fitr is 15 dollars this Ramadan, can we measure the fidyah based on it as well?
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Assalamu alaikum shaikh, I work for the government. A portion is deducted from my monthly salary and contributed to my pension fund, and my employer contributes an equal…
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Salaam alaikum warahmatuLlah wabarakaatu, I would like to know if it is permissible to change my zakat payment date. I am not sure exactly when my original zakat date…
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As-salamu alaykum Shaykh, I find it difficult to track which specific funds in my account have completed a full lunar year, since money comes in and out regularly. I…
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I am donating to a water well. Does it count toward zakat al mal?
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Salam Imam, How much should I pay for zakat al fitr this Ramadan? Some masajid say 10 dollars, others say 15 dollars. Some also say you cannot give money and must buy…
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Salam Imam Mahmoud. I was asked about the zakat on wheat and grains. I overheard remarks about a minimum amount, nisab, and wasqs. Unfortunately I did not have an
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What is the ruling on paying zakat on student loans? For example, let’s say I pay zakat every Ramadan. So in 2026, I would pay it in the last 10 days of Ramadan in…
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Do I pay zakah on my house or personal car? A: No, if they are for personal use, no zakah is due. Q: What if I’m in real estate and buying/selling houses as business? A…
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TRANSFERRING ZAKAH TO ANOTHER COUNTRY Q: Can I transfer zakah to another country, like back home overseas? A: There is a difference of opinion: Majority of scholars…
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WHO QUALIFIES AS AL-GHARIM (THE DEBTOR) Q: Can someone in debt receive zakah? A: Yes, but not all debt qualifies. A person in debt (al-gharim) is eligible only if: The…
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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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