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Giving Zakah to brother or sister
Can I give the Zakah of money to my sister or brother if they are in need like preparing for marriage?.. More
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Using unpaid loan to pay Zakah
I lent my friend 400 Dirhams and I never saw him after that. I have the same amount to pay for Zakah and I know he could not pay this money, so can I take it as the same amount for the Zakah and I have nothing to pay, or do I have to pay the Zakah?.. More
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Taking care of daughter and two children
My daughter has two girls, aged 12 and 9, her husband left her and the children with no money and refuses to send any support to them. She is not working and never worked before. I am supporting her and her children until she finishes training for a job and can support herself and can get a divorce and all legal actions. My question: is the money I.. More
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Paying Zakah to indebted sister
My sister is not married; she works and earns her own living. However, she doesn't have a house of her own. Some time ago she took a bank loan (Riba) and purchased a house. Now she feels sorry for that, and asked God for forgiveness. Her loan and living expenses are more than her salary can handle. So can I pay my Zakah to her or not?.. More
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Giving Zakah to his two brothers
Can I give the Zakah to my brothers? One wants to get married these days and he will live separately. The other is younger than I, without work or income and he lives with my parents and me... More
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Paying Zakah with money stolen from him
Someone asked me to invest some amount of money with him in business of selling fruits, but he ran away to his home country with all money. Can I deduct this amount from the Zakah payable?.. More
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Zakat al-Fitr
I am living by myself and I spend Ramadan by myself. I want to know if I am obliged to give Zakah al-Fitr or my dad should do it. Are female responsible to give the Zakah or only men? In what circumstances?.. More
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Calculating Zakah on Holdings, etc.
I have some money in shares, some in accounts in the bank, and some in land. As far as I understand, I am to find out the value of these holdings on a (lunar) yearly basis, subtract the Nisaab, and pay 2.5 percent of the remaining amount in Zakaat. Am I correct in thinking this? Also, I receive a small monthly allowance from my parents to cover my personal.. More
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Giving Zakah to sister
Can I give Zakah to my real sister who I think deserves help from Zakah but without telling her it is Zakah? If I tell her that this is Zakah money then she may refuse accepting it... More
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Zakah on a house for rent or sale
I have a house that I bought to rent and if I get the right price I will sell it.Do I have to pay Zakah on the house? If yes, do I calculate the Zakah from the price I have paid or from the market price that is totally different?.. More
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Raising funds for Islamic institutions
Currently many mosques and Islamic centers are being built around the world similar to what happening in Australia. Because there is not enough individual donors, funds are raised through pledges, or special dinners (BBQ's), etc. To enter one of these venues, one has to pay and generally the price charged is more than what would be charged in restaurants... More
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Calculating Zakah on stocks
When making consideration for Zakah, as per the shares owned in the stock market, should it be calculated as regards the present value of the shares, or only after shares are sold and cash is actually realized?.. More
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Paying Zakah on loan
I got 8,000 pounds and I lent 5,000 to my friend. I have only 3,000 pounds, so do I have to give Zakaah from all 8,000 pounds?
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What is Sadaqa (Charity)?
What is Sadaqa?
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Zakah on money saved for marriage
My friend is working in Europe. He has some savings (more than Nesab). He saved it for his marriage after returning to his country. One of his friends told him that there is no Zakah in this money so, he did not pay Zakah from 1996 till now. He want to ask if he must pay Zakah on this money or not. If "yes", what he will do in all these previous years... More
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