Search In Fatwa

149 fatwas

  • Zakaah on Retirement Fund

    I am working in a multinational company and my company deducts 20% of basic salary (10% from employee end and 10% from employer end) as provident fund from monthly salary. Company also provides certain amount under gratuity head on annual basis but retains both provident fund and gratuity till retirement or resignation from company. Total amount of.. More

  • Zakah if in debt

    If a person has debts exceeding the Zakah, does he have to pay any Zakah?.. More

  • No Zakaah on Accommodation

    What is the ruling on the zakaah in the following case: I own an apartment which I bought for my parents to live in, I paid it fully since a year and I invested a lot additionally (i.e. nice shower,bath for my parents). They do not have to pay anything, because my father has a very little retirement payment and is already old and my mom never worked... More

  • Paying Zakat on money saved to buy a car

    I saved some money to buy a car. I didn't find a suitable car yet. Still I am looking for a car. The money is in bank account at present. So should I pay Zakah for this money?.. More

  • Sales commissions accumulating during year

    I work as a salesman, where I get commission on my sales. The commission is accumulated during a fiscal year, and it is paid to me only after 5-6 months from year-end. For example, I get my commission paid for the fiscal year 1997, by May 1998. Do I have to do Zakat on the value that I'm earning and when? .. More

  • Zakah on loans

    Should I give Zakah for money that I lent to friends? I know that I'll get this money back but I don't know exactly when... More

  • Zakat on Savings, But Has Expenses and not Working

    I have money saved in the bank and its Zakat is due. If I am not working and I have to pay rent for my house for one year (according to renting contract or lease), please explain regarding this case, I would like to be sure about the ruling of Zakat when you have other obligations. What is the ruling if you receive loan from the government for the.. More

  • Zakaah on loans

    I entrusted to money trusting someone to keep for me and to use it .The money is with the people whom I have entrusted it. They are using my money. Do I have to take out the Zakah on that money or they will take out the Zakah on it. If they take out the Zakah, can I take it and give it to my needy people? If they are not using the money then whats the.. More

  • Zakah on money

    I am 22 years old student here in the US, I've been here for 7 years. I work as part time and I've saved about 14000 dollars till now, for marriage and other things? Do I have to give Zakah on my money? If so, how much should I give on 14000 dollars? .. More

  • Zakaah on property for which Zakaah was paid previous year

    Is it necessary to pay Zakah for a property (for current year), for which the Zakah is paid in the previous year? Please enclose with authentic Hadith. .. More

  • Calculating Zakah after debts

    I have a bank loan on my house for 100,000 dollars and I have a company long term stock purchase valued around 100,000 thousand dollars. Do I need to take Zakah out for 100,000 thousand dollars invested in my company stock plan, or due to debts (around 120,000 thousand dollars) I wipe that out so I only take Zakah out on what I have in my bank accout.. More

  • Zakah on land and part-time salary

    I am currently a student in US. Last 1 year my grandmother purchased land in my name. I work part time here. I am not married. Am I liable to pay the Zakah on that land? Is Zakah compulsory on me now when I am working part time. If so, how much should I be paying and to whom? Please give me a detailed answer so that I do not have any more doubts.. More

  • In Debt, Supports Her Family, and Wants to Pay Zakaah

    I am a single female that supports her family. I pay Sadaqah occasionally. My father is alive but he doesn't support us. I don't have savings or gold saved. In fact I have debts. Should I be paying Zakah? If yes, when and how much? .. More

  • Zakah on piece of land for children

    Al-Salam Alykum! I own a piece of land which I bought to keep for my children to build on in the future. Do I have to pay ZAKAH on it? If yes, how much do I have to pay of the land's price and do I have to pay ZAKAH on it annually (i.e. every year)? ShukranAllah Yejzikom Al-Kheir... More