Message: Dear Sheikh, I need some clarification with regards to understanding what is meant by the terms “poor” and “Needy” with regards to the laws of Zakat. For example, can zakat be given to someone who needs money to buy school books? or to buy a […]
AWW husband died leaving wife and 3 small children no source of income and wife have jewellery to Nisab can she take Zakat children go to school and Maktab. Jazakumullah. Assalaamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah, الجواب و بالله التوفيق Yes, in this case the […]
As Salaam Alaikum, Q: If I don’t have money saved and I have personal Jewellery that I wear every day, do I have to pay Zakaat? I would greatly appreciate a reply soon, In Sha Allah. Wa Alaikum Assalaam, الجواب و بالله التوفيق Yes, you […]
Q:Salaams, Is there a nisaab for gold in order to pay zakaat? Can you explain what is the correct way to go about weighing your gold jewellery? Jazakallah. Wa Alaikum Assalaam, A: Yes, there is a nisaab for gold. With respect to the gold in […]
A: Assalaamu Alaikum, Can Zakaat be calculated on money in MCU (Muslim Credit Union) that cannot be withdrawn at this time? Also, can Zakaat be calculated on the Hajj fund in Takaaful? JazaakAllah. Farouk. Wa Alaikum Assalaam, A: Yes, zakaah will be calculated on the money […]
Asalaamu Alaikum, Q: I would like to find out about zakat. Like who has to pay for what in the household. Husband pays for what and wife pays for what. If the wife doesn’t have the means to pay zakat for her jewellery what can […]
Assalamu Alaikum, Q: I am a recent revert and I would like to pay both the Zakat & Sadaqatul fitr this year. I am hearing many variations of what I should pay & how much I am required to pay. I would appreciate if you can guide […]
Assalaam Alaikum, Q: Can you please explain how nisaab for a country is calculated? Wa Alaikum Assalaam, A: It is based on the price of one ounce of silver. The Nisaab for silver is 19.7 ounces. Hence, you should find out the price of one […]
Asalaamu Alaikumwa Rahamatullahi, My respected Mufti, I would like to know: 1. What is the fidya for a person who due to illness no longer has any hope of being able to fast any days in Ramadhan? 2. What will one pay for each day […]
