Write-off a debt with the intention of Zakaat
Question (#022) Someone is poor, and he owes me money, can I write off his debt/forgive his debt and make an intention of my Zakaat? Answer بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته حامدا و مصليا و مسلما Muhtaram We received your query regarding writing off a debt with the intention…
Transfer fees in Zakaat
Question (#021) If I transfer money overseas for Zakaat than I will have to pay transfer fees. Will the fees be counted towards Zakaat? Answer بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته حامدا و مصليا و مسلما Muhtaram We received your query regarding whether transfer fees are included or not in…
Zakaat to ones relatives
Question (#015) Can I give Zakaat to my relatives and family members? Answer بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته حامدا و مصليا و مسلما Muhtaram We have received your query with regards to giving ones Zakaat to one’s relatives or family members, our response is as follows: Zakaat cannot be…
Giving Zakaat to a child
Question (#014) Can I give my Zakaat to a poor child? Answer بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته حامدا و مصليا و مسلما Muhtaram We have received your query with regards to giving ones Zakaat to a child, our response is as follows: If a child is Baaligh1 (Mature) then…
Nisaab
Question (#012) Could you please explain what is Nisaab? Answer بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته حامدا و مصليا و مسلما Muhtaram We have received your query with regards to Nisaab, our response is as follows: The amount of wealth which makes one liable for Zakaat is called Nisaab.If a…
Long term debt and Zakaat
Question (#008) I have a house that has a mortgage on it, I have some cash in the bank which is far less than the mortgage due amount, so was wondering if there will be Zakat payable on the cash that I have in the bank. Answer بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم السلام عليكم و رحمة…
Using Zakaat money on a Masjid
Question (#007) Can Zakat money be used in a building or maintaining a Masjid? Answer بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته حامدا و مصليا و مسلما Muhtaram We have received your query with regards to Zakaat, our response is as follows: It should be borne in mind that for Zakaat…
Zakaat on money set aside for purchasing a house
Question (#006) I have set aside some money for purchasing a house which I intend to purchase after the date I normally give Zakaat, do I have to give Zakaat on this money as well? Answer بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته حامدا و مصليا و مسلما Muhtaram We have…
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