Assalamu Alaikum. Does one have to pay zakat on money worked for but not yet received? I worked overtime in March to May of this year 2016 but most of the money has not yet been paid to me by my employer. Wa Alaikum Assalaam, […]
If someone is obtaining wealth to build a house is zakaat compulsory in this case. Assalaamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah, الجواب و بالله التوفيق If the monies already saved have reached the Nisaab and one year has passed over this nisaab then you will have to […]
Salaams! I just need some clarification, with regards to Zakat calculation, I am currently paying 2 loans, do I add the Total remaining balance to my liabilities or just the monthly instalments at the time of paying? Wa Alaikum Assalaam, الجواب و بالله التوفيق You […]
Assalamu Aliakum, I am a single divorced mom, I collect maintenance for my son $800 per month and I live with my parents I have a savings account for emergency should my son need something. My Question is Do I have to pay zakat? Jazkhallah […]
Assalaamu Alaikum, I have an aunt who is my mother sister whose husband refuses to take care of her financially. Can I give her my Zakaat and Fidya money? Wa Alaikum Assalaam, Yes, you can give her your Zakaat and Fidya money. And Allah Knows […]
Assalaamu Alaikum Mufti, I just wanted to find out if I can give my sister in law zakah. Her husband works but they have to kids and it’s tough for them financially to up keep them and the household, what’s the ruling on this? Jazak […]
As salaam alaikum . Can I pay my debts instead of zakaah? Or pay both? As Salaam Alaikum. Pay your debts that are due, first. Then, if whatever remains of your savings reach the Nisaab, you will pay Zakaat on that amount. And Allah Knows […]
As Salaamu Alaikum. In regards to this question and response, will this also include occupation? Such as a place that has alcohol? Or Roulette/Play Whe machines? Being a revert, this was my first time Giving Zakaat, but because all the money I have earned at […]
Message: Assalamu Alikum, Is zakaah payable on “back pay” immediately? My company has just settled negotiations with our union for the period 2009-2011. As a result, our new salaries would be paid retroactively. Thus we get a lump sum payment now (back pay). My question is, […]
Assalaamu Alaikum If a widow has a sum of money to live and does not have an income does she have to pay zakaat each year? The sum is about a hundred thousand but that’s all she has and she cannot work so she has […]