Zakat
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Zakat: General Questions
Shaykh Abu Usamah
I'm confused regarding a few things on Zakat. How does zakat work? Does one pay 2.5% of their monthly salary or is it 2.5% of the annual income? what about money that is spent on food and clothing etc. does that be taken…
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The Inner Dimensions of Zakat
Imam Abu Hamid Muhammad Al-Ghazali
The inner dimensions of zakat Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful ZAKAT The Inner Dimensions of Zakat Excerpts from Imam al-Ghazali’s Inner Dimensions of Islamic Worship [From a subscriber] Certain …
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The Minimum Zakatable Amount (Nisab)
Shaykh Ilyas Patel
Brother, please could you tell me how is the nisab (minimum amount you have to possess) to be eligible to pay zakat calculated?
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When is Zakat Due?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
I have a question about calculation of zakat on running bank balance. One of the conditions for zakat is that asset should be there for a period of 1 year.
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Zakat: Article, Calculation, Salafis, Relatives, and more
Shaykh Abu Usamah
Do you have any article regarding Zakat that specifies the method of calculation, and what is included. Also, can I give Zakat to some relatives on my mother's side.
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Zakat: Calculation
Shaykh Abu Usamah
Is there a spreadsheet or can someone devise a spread sheet detailing Zakat Calculations in the modern world? Every year I find it difficult to know that what I am calculating is correct. I believe that I am not the only…
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Zakat Cannot Be Given To Non-Muslims
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
Zakat Cannot Be Given To Non-Muslims Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful Walaikum assalam, There is scholarly consensus (ijma`) that zakat cannot be given to non-Muslims, as mentioned by Ibn al-Mund…
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Zakat & Fitr Cannot Be Given For Projects & Da'wah: The Meaning of 'In the Way
Shaykh Sohail Hanif, SunniPath Academy Teacher
The students Islamic society has approached me and asked if they may use the monies collected for fitr for the society. they usually collect the money and send it to the nearest 'big' mosque, which is some miles away in …
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Zakat - I am a student: do I have to pay zakat?
Shaykh Abu Usamah
I wanted to know if Zakat is an obligation (fard) on me? My reality is that I am a Full time Student at a University. I do not have a part time job, however I do get some allowances from my parents for expenses such as f…
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Do we pay zakat on loans?
Mufti Yusuf Mullan
There was money given as an investment ~2 years ago. Some of the money wasn't actually invested since the project didn't require as much money as was collected and was hence returned.
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Purpose and Benefit of Zakat
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari
Isn't the basic purpose of Zakaat to make sure that the wealth does not get blocked and the poor do get their share?
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What is the definition of zakat?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
What is the definition of zakat?
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Use of Zakat for the Administrative Expenses of Charities
Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani
What is the Islamic legal judgment about charities (run by Muslims) registered as NGO's (Non-Governmental Organizations) collecting and distributing zakat money?
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Is zakat due upon a child that hasn't reached the age of puberty?
Shaykh Abu Usamah
Is zakat due upon a child that hasn't reached the age of puberty? If the money was saved for the child from gifts, and the money was kept in the bank for a number of years, will the zakat payment be the responsibility of…
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How is Zakat calculated on stocks? Is it a percentage of the value of the stocks, or the profit
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari
How is Zakat calculated on stocks? Is it a percentage of the value of the stocks, or the profit you made during the year?
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The Fiqh of Paying Zakat: Can it be given to parents, a spouse, children, relatives… ?
SunniPath Answer Service Team
Can a Muslim pay their zakat to his/her own parents if they have no means of income and are living in a different house?
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Permissibility of and Zakat on 401k plan & other securities
Shaykh Abdurrahman ibn Yusuf Mangera
Permissibility of and Zakat on 401k plan & other securities Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful In the name of Allah, the Inspirer of truth Permissibility of and Zakat on 401k plan & other securitie…
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Zakat on Platinum Jewelry
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
Zakat has to be paid if one possesses gold or silver. Does it have to be paid if one possesses platinum jewelry, pearls or diamonds? How is zakat calculated in this case?
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Zakat On Stocks And Shares
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari
I have a zakat question on stocks and shares. There are two type of Shares, listed which vary daily with market forces and non-listed which have fixed price, is zakat payable on the total value of each or is the non-list…
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How Does A Wife Who Has No Source Of Income Pay Zakat On Her Jewelry?
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari
How does a wife who has no source of income pay Zakat on her jewelry?
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Zakat on Rental Income (which is used to pay off halal mortgage)
Shaykh Ilyas Patel
Since starting work about ten years ago, I have always had the nisab – I cannot remember my wealth going to zero. On the 15th of Ramadan every year I take whatever amount I have in the bank and give 2.5% as zakat. Is thi…
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Zakat and mortgages
Shaykh Ilyas Patel
On the matter of zakat she has a mortgage which she is currently paying off, but is confused about how to deduct the amount she owes.