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 one’s Zakaat. Our response is as follows: The fees will not be included in the Zakaat, the payable percentage should be levied from a separate amount and not from Zakaat funds.
And Allah Ta’ala knows best
Muhammad Irshad Motara
21st Ramadhan 1441
15th May 2020
فتاوى رحيمية: ص146-ج7
