Question: Assalam u alaikum, If the monthly pension a person receives has an equivalent value to or surpass a nisaab (calculated using silver). Can that individual still be given zakat? Answer: Wa ‘Alaikum As-Salām الجواب وبالله التوفيق The Jurists have stated regarding one who possesses […]
QUESTION: As Salaamu Alaikum, I’ve realized that with the recent update to the Darul Uloom website that the Nisab valuation is not displayed or at least not as easily available anymore if that could be addressed. Also, I have few questions about Zakat and Nisab […]
QUESTION: As Salaamu Alaikum, Can Zakaah money be used to fund a Muslim cemetery and a Muslim hospital? Jazaak Allah khair. ANSWER, Wa Alaikum As Salaam, It is not permissible to use Zakaah money or to give Zakaah money to fund a Muslim cemetery or […]
As Salaamu Alaikum, QUESTION: If my cash savings and the value of my gold is not equivalent or more than the gold nisaab I saw listed on the site, does that mean I have to pay zakaah. Both would of course be more than the […]
QUESTION: As Salaamu Alaikum. Can you clarify an issue on zakaah please? I have an account in the bank which I have set aside for emergency use and or for my kids. The sum does not change. I do not add or take out from […]
QUESTION: As Salaamu Alaikum, Can zakaat be given to person who does not have the nisaab, but receives and lives on a monthly pension. Jazak Allah ANSWER: Wa Alaikum As Salaam, Yes, Zakat can be given to a person who does not have the nisaab […]
QUESTION: As Salaamu Alaykum, I would like to get some advice regarding Zakaat and who should be the recipient of it. Can it be both Muslims and Non-Muslims? JazaK Allah Kahir Answer: Wa Alaikum As Salaam, Only Muslims can be the recipients of Zakaah […]
QUESTION: As Salaamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah, I would like to know if my parents transfer money into my bank account for the purpose if anything happens to them it will be easy for me to access the money and see about their well-being. How would […]
QUESTION: As Salaamu Aalikum, Just want to find out a question on zakaat. Am married to an American brother, am currently living in the US, however I have money in Trinidad for which I calculate and give zakaat on. Here in America we fall into the […]
QUESTION: As Salaamu Alaikum Is it permissible to build a toilet and bathroom with zakaat money to a healthy person who is working but is in need of it? جزاكم الله خيرا ANSWER: Wa Alaikum As Salaam, Zakaat money cannot be used to build a […]