May 28, 2020 | Miscellaneous rulings regarding charity
Going bankrupt after paying zakah Question I disburse my zakah before the completion of the year and then 3 months later went bankrupt. Is there any way for me to obtain a refund on my zakah? Answer بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما The zakah you paid...
May 28, 2020 | Miscellaneous rulings regarding charity
Paying zakat on behalf of someone else Question Is it permissible to pay zakah on behalf of someone else? Answer بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما In principle, it is permissible to pay zakah on another person’s behalf provided it is done with...
May 28, 2020 | Miscellaneous rulings regarding charity
Paying zakat on behalf of the deceased Question If a person passes away without having paid his zakah, will the heirs have to pay the zakah from the inheritance? If the heirs keep the wealth without having paid zakah on it, will there be some form of misfortune in his...
May 28, 2020 | Miscellaneous rulings regarding charity
Zakah on items on which the prices fluctuate Question If a person is running a business and the selling price of his merchandise always fluctuates, how should he calculate his zakah? Answer بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما When zakah on merchandise...
May 28, 2020 | Conditions for Zakah to be fardh
When is zakah compulsory? Question This year is the first year I may have to pay zakah. When does it actually become due upon me? Am I allowed to pay it in installments? Answer بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما In principle, zakah is due upon those who...
May 28, 2020 | Conditions for Zakah to be fardh
Zakah on jewelry Question Is it necessary to give zakah on jewelry? Answer بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما It is necessary to give zakah only on gold and silver. There is no zakah on other types of metal (platinum, copper, etc.) or precious stones...
