ZAKAAT QUESTION

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 […]

USAGE OF ZAKAAH MONEY

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 […]

NISAAB & ZAKAAH

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 […]

PAYMENT OF ZAKAAH

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 […]

ZAKAAT RECIPIENTS

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 […]

TRUSTED WITH MONEY/ZAKAAT

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 […]

USAGE OF ZAKAAT MONEY

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 […]