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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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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? .. More

  • 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

  • Paying Zakah on scholarship received every three months

    I'm student with a scholarship to study in another country. I receive my scholarship for every three months. I don't know if I have to pay the Zakah or not? Please let me know and how much if I have to pay?.. More

  • Paying Zakah on company's savings plan

    Do we have to pay Zakah on the company's savings plan?.. More

  • Giving Zakah for one to marry

    Can I give Zakah to a young person who wants to marry?.. More