Is it the obligation of the husband to pay his wife's Zakaat?
The husband is not responsible for paying his wife‟s Zakaat. He may pay it with her consent.
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Can a principal of a Madrasah become the wakeel of students to collect Zakaat for paying their Madrasah fees?
If the children are not baaligh, then the principal needs the consent of the parents to be their wakeel.
I do not have the Zakaat Nisaab amount.
If a person does not have the Zakaat Nisaab, then whatever he gives, whether 2.5%, more or less, will be Nafl Sadqah for which there is much reward. It will not be Zakaat.
Must Zakaat be paid on the exact date it becomes due?
Zakaat becomes due at the end of your Zakaat year which REPENTANCE (TAUBAH) Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said: "The sincere repenter is the beloved of Allah and he is…
According to Fataawa Darul Uloom Zakariyya, zakaat is payable on even 9 ct gold.
Fataawa Darul Uloom Zakariyya‟s statement: "Zakaat will be payable on 9 carat jewellery.", is incorrect. The Fiqhi ibaaraat clearly mention two conditions for Zakaat to be paid on…
My father has opened a savings account for me.
The money in the savings account belongs to your father, not to you regardless of the accounts being in your names. The Zakaat has to be paid by your father.
A poor Muslim committed murder.
If the poor person is remorseful, acknowledges his sin and makes Taubah (repents), then you may give him Zakaat. He can then use the Zakaat as he deems fit.
May I give my Zakaat to a poor person in the form of a sheep with the condition that he makes Qur‟baani with it?
While an animal purchased with Zakaat can be given to a poor person, he may not be restricted to make Qur‟baani with it. Conditions should not be attached to Zakaat. If he is…
My friend does not pay Zakaat although it is fardh on him.
It is not permissible to accept gifts from this shaitaan.
I pay my Zakaat every year during the month of Zil Hijjah.
Once you have a fixed month, then you have to pay Zakaat on whatever you receive even if it is one day before expiry on the twelfth month. Thus, in your case you have to pay Zakaat…
Can I pay my Zakaat in monthly instalments?
You may pay your Zakaat in monthly instalments.
A woman has gold jewellery.
It is compulsory for her to sell part of the jewellery to pay the Zakaat if she has no other source of income.
We bought a property a few years ago.
Since the funds have been given to the seller, he has become its owner in terms of the Shariah. The funds given to him are the purchase price for the property. Hence, the buyer…
I have jewelry on which I have to pay Zakaat, but I have no cash.
Yes, a loan may be taken to pay the Zakaat.
May I give my Zakaat to my poor grandchildren?
It is not permissible to give one‟s Zakaat to one‟s children, grandchildren, and greatgrandchildren.
Is it permissible to donate to a non-Muslim feeding scheme?
Feeding even poor non- Muslims is an act of merit and thawaab. As long as the organization is bonafide, one may contribute to the non-Muslim organization.
My Zakaat year ends in Muharram.
You will pay Zakaat next year in Muharram if you have the Nisaab on that day of Muharram when your Zakaat year usually ends regardless of the drop during the course of the year.
What is the best form of Sadqah?
There is no „best‟ form of Sadqah. It depends on the need. Sometimes one form of Sadqah will be „best‟ and sometimes another form will be „best‟. All forms are best depending on…
If I receive my Mehr today, that is 12 years after the Nikah, do I have to pay Zakaat for the past years?
No, there is no Zakaat for the past years for unpaid Mehr.
The estate of our marhoom father was finalized only 8 years after his demise.
No, Zakaat is not paid for the past years on inheritance.