zakaah & Sadqah

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…