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Can sadaqah and lillah count towards missed zakah payments?
It turns out that I have been incorrectly calculating my zakah for the last few years and I have paid less than I should have. However during those years I did also pay lillah and sadaqah. Can I use the the sadaqah and lillah I paid during those years to count towards the zakah I owe for the previou...
It turns out that I have been incorrectly calculating my zakah for the last few years and I have paid less than I should have. However during those years I did also pay lillah and sadaqah.
Can I use the the sadaqah and lillah I paid during those years to count towards the zakah I owe for the previous years? I would appreciate an answer that conforms to the Hanafi madhhab.
Missing Chromosome
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microsoft points count as zakat?
if you use Microsoft browser you will get Microsoft points which you can use to redeem for gift cards or donate to charity of any country does donating to charity groups USING Microsoft points count as zakat or no?
if you use Microsoft browser you will get Microsoft points which you can use to redeem for gift cards or donate to charity of any country does donating to charity groups USING Microsoft points count as zakat or no?
amir CLAVERIA
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At what age does a person become an adult in Islam?
From [Hidaya Foundation][1]: > The person should be Muslim, **adult**, sane, free (not a slave). > They must posses a certain minimum amount of extra wealth (called nisab), fully owned by them in excess of personal use (such as clothing, food, shelter, household furniture, utensils, cars, etc). > Th...
From Hidaya Foundation :
> The person should be Muslim, **adult**, sane, free (not a slave).
> They must posses a certain minimum amount of extra wealth (called nisab), fully owned by them in excess of personal use (such as clothing, food, shelter, household furniture, utensils, cars, etc).
> They should have had this minimum amount in possession for a complete lunar year (hawl).
The wealth should be of a productive nature, from which they can derive profit or benefit such as merchandise for business, gold, silver, livestock, etc.
> The minimum amount (or Nisab) should not be owed to someone, i.e., it should be free from debt.
The above states that a Muslim has **to be an adult** to give zakat.
**Question:** At what age does a person become an adult in Islam?
What **specific age in Sharia law** does a person **become an adult** so they are **obligated to give zakat**?
*(Please include evidence from Qu'ran or Ahadith)*
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May 8, 2017, 03:42 PM
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I am retired now without any source of income then do I need to pay zakat again every year on my savings on which zakat already paid
I am retired and no source of income. Then do need to pay zakat every year on my previous saving on which zakat was paid till previous year
I am retired and no source of income. Then do need to pay zakat every year on my previous saving on which zakat was paid till previous year
Rafi Shaikh
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I have few plots on which I paid Zakaat until last year. But this time I am not able to sell any, and dont have a source of income to pay Zakaat
Until last year I paid Zakaat on the properties I own, but this year I couldn't sell any of my property and don't have even a source of income.
Until last year I paid Zakaat on the properties I own, but this year I couldn't sell any of my property and don't have even a source of income.
M A Khan
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Do i need to pay zakat on the money i have saved for a immediate need?
>I have been saving up money for house deposit for a few years and been giving zakat on it every year. This year i will have enough to pay for the deposit and i am going to the start the process of buying the house. If i pay zakat on the saved amount, i will be short and might need to take a loan to...
>I have been saving up money for house deposit for a few years and been giving zakat on it every year. This year i will have enough to pay for the deposit and i am going to the start the process of buying the house. If i pay zakat on the saved amount, i will be short and might need to take a loan to cover. Am i required to pay the zakat on the savings in this case?
Alfina
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Mar 12, 2025, 07:46 AM
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Whats the ruling of paying zakat on the bellow cases please help if some one can
Assalamwalekum WRB brother . 1. a property that is being used as office for employees, which is consulting or service business?as well the office building has loan or mortgage on it ... 2. I have brought a property on mortgage but and rented it 180k then there is mortgage EMI which is going , like E...
Assalamwalekum WRB brother .
1. a property that is being used as office for employees, which is consulting or service business?as well the office building has loan or mortgage on it ...
2. I have brought a property on mortgage but and rented it 180k then there is mortgage EMI which is going , like EOD its more that the rent means a loss and property value is not increased that much too so what should I do ? I live in rented property my self and planning to move into this one..
3. there is an other property in which I live now in other country but in future I may be sell it, but now its my residence whats the ruling on that for zakat ?
Ahmed Khan
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Zakat on land bought for purchasing own house
My husband has no house and currently living in his brothers house. He has invested in 2 plots and currently paying its installments in order to buy his own house by selling them once they're on his name. Is zakat is due on such installments?
My husband has no house and currently living in his brothers house. He has invested in 2 plots and currently paying its installments in order to buy his own house by selling them once they're on his name. Is zakat is due on such installments?
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Can Zakat be spent in a collective way?
For instance, say that a community wants to tend to people who would be wayfarers, such as typically young students who often need hostels, who tend to not have access to that many resources even back home, let alone on the road, often going for educational or other benevolent purposes. Would spendi...
For instance, say that a community wants to tend to people who would be wayfarers, such as typically young students who often need hostels, who tend to not have access to that many resources even back home, let alone on the road, often going for educational or other benevolent purposes. Would spending some of the zakat money meant for wayfarers on a project like this to build a hostel and maintain it be a good use of zakat?
Or a similar idea, if someone wanted to make a program similar to Medicaid, used by lower class people for medical access, would zakat money spent on the entire program as opposed to individually funding a poor person's medical bills be a good thing, intending to use advantages of a collective program like economies of scale and the strength of centralized negotiation with suppliers in procurement?
R-Obsessive
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Mar 2, 2025, 06:37 AM
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Zakat applicability on the money given to parents
I have given my mother some money for our house decoration and it has already been used. She will give me back the money if I ever need it. Will zakat be applicable on this money?
I have given my mother some money for our house decoration and it has already been used. She will give me back the money if I ever need it. Will zakat be applicable on this money?
Azazul Islam
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Feb 28, 2025, 08:51 AM
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Can a person with a stable job but high wedding expenses receive Zakat?
I have a family member whose daughter’s wedding is coming up, and the cost is around 1-2 million. He works as a three-wheel driver for hire, and his son is a salesman in a shop. They live in their own house, but it is not well furnished. Since wedding expenses can be overwhelming, I am wondering if...
I have a family member whose daughter’s wedding is coming up, and the cost is around 1-2 million. He works as a three-wheel driver for hire, and his son is a salesman in a shop. They live in their own house, but it is not well furnished. Since wedding expenses can be overwhelming, I am wondering if he qualifies for Zakat under the category of Al-Gharimin (those in debt).
Would he be eligible for Zakat if he struggles to cover the wedding expenses? Or does having a stable income and a house disqualify him? I would appreciate insights based on Islamic teachings.
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Zakat required if no income?
I live in canada. Traditionally ourfamily had very strong economics but in the past few years we have struggled. With 4 kids, a house morgage of 8k per month and living expenses of 6 to 7 thousand. Which we can not afford due to recently moving here and losing our business main source of income. Eve...
I live in canada. Traditionally ourfamily had very strong economics but in the past few years we have struggled. With 4 kids, a house morgage of 8k per month and living expenses of 6 to 7 thousand. Which we can not afford due to recently moving here and losing our business main source of income. Even after working nearly 12 hr per day the expenses have to be paid out of savings which has been used for years now due to being previously very well off.there is some gold jewllery but that is not investment it is just for wear.
So to summarize do we have to pay zakat like if we are really struggling to make ends meet. We do not have generational wealth but like enough to last us for a bit of time to help stabalize.hope is to use it to later make a steady income stream. Have huge liabilities and have kids who are going to an age where they will have a lot of needs. Cant manage to spend time with them due to 12 to 15 hr work day.
Thanks for your replies.
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Do I pay zakah even if im not working
Asalamwalaykum, I am a 18 year old student and am studying to get into university, I have money laying around from saving for years. My question is do i pay zakah as i dont work and ill just be losing all this money over the years, is there a hadith or surah that advises me on my current situation J...
Asalamwalaykum,
I am a 18 year old student and am studying to get into university, I have money laying around from saving for years.
My question is do i pay zakah as i dont work and ill just be losing all this money over the years, is there a hadith or surah that advises me on my current situation
Jazakalah
Adam Belkacemi
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Dec 28, 2024, 09:00 PM
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My father paying my zakat
Is it allowed for my father to pay my zakat for me? I calculated my zakat for this year, and when I recently visited, I asked him to give the money to my mother to donate (she knows some charities that she can give the money to). He said, keep the money and he'll give her the same amount on my behal...
Is it allowed for my father to pay my zakat for me?
I calculated my zakat for this year, and when I recently visited, I asked him to give the money to my mother to donate (she knows some charities that she can give the money to). He said, keep the money and he'll give her the same amount on my behalf... as a gift. So basically just decided to pay my zakat.
Is this allowed?
Obviously, I can afford to pay my own zakat (because everyone can pay their own zakat). But also obviously, parents are allowed to gift money to their children.
Thank you
Duke
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Mar 18, 2024, 12:32 PM
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Is it obligatory to Pay Previous Zakaat after clearing off Debts
I would like to know if the below information is true or not. I have heard this from one of my friend and she claims that she has got this info from reliable sources like Peace TV, well known and qualified Mufti's etc. **The information is:** Suppose a person has debts and the debt amount has exceed...
I would like to know if the below information is true or not.
I have heard this from one of my friend and she claims that she has got this info from reliable sources like Peace TV, well known and qualified Mufti's etc.
**The information is:**
Suppose a person has debts and the debt amount has exceeded the minimum Nisab amount. As his net amount was negative, the person did not give Zakaat in Year 1. However, he was able to clear off his debts up to considerate amount in Year 2 and he has savings on which Zakaat becomes obligatory. Hence, he gives Zakaat on the savings in Year 2.
But, according to my friend, this person needs to give the Zakaat from Year 1 as well in Year 2. Since he was not able to give Zakaat in Year 1 due to his debts, he needs to give Year 1's zakaat in Year 2. If he is not in a state to give the whole amount at once, he can distribute the money all over the year and pay off monthly/quarterly/whenever he can. BUT, still it is obligatory to pay off Year 1's Zakaat whether or not you are in debt. Summary is, After you clear off the debts, you need to give the previous year's Zakaats as well.
Hope I am not confusing you with the content.
I would like to know if this information is correct.
Diya
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Nov 5, 2012, 11:22 AM
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Zakat to sister
Salam, i need advice. I have a sister who has 5 kids, 3 girls, and 2 boys all very young. They are all good in their studies. They live in Pakistan. The husband works abroad, but he doesn't send my sister any money he just uses it for his own personal pleasures and he goes around with other females...
Salam, i need advice. I have a sister who has 5 kids, 3 girls, and 2 boys all very young. They are all good in their studies. They live in Pakistan. The husband works abroad, but he doesn't send my sister any money he just uses it for his own personal pleasures and he goes around with other females not providing my sister with anything, and also he sometimes doesn't work at all.
Is it okay to give her zakat money
originate 2k
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Is the money in a minor's s saving account part of his wealth and therefore counted in his nisab?
My parents have put money in a child's saving account for me, but obviously I don't have access to yet until I turn 18 years old. So should I count it among my wealth. I'm worried about this since if I include the money it fulfills the Nisab and makes Zakat obligatory upon me, and it would have been...
My parents have put money in a child's saving account for me, but obviously I don't have access to yet until I turn 18 years old. So should I count it among my wealth. I'm worried about this since if I include the money it fulfills the Nisab and makes Zakat obligatory upon me, and it would have been for a few years.
user64352
Jul 10, 2024, 03:17 PM
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Keeping part of money collected as donation as service charge
I am planning to raise undertake an orphan/poor education project where I will school these kids. Obviously the money required to do so will come from donation. My question is quite simple. Considering the plan that I have I will need to provide my full time effort in raising funds as well as managi...
I am planning to raise undertake an orphan/poor education project where I will school these kids. Obviously the money required to do so will come from donation. My question is quite simple. Considering the plan that I have I will need to provide my full time effort in raising funds as well as managing the entire execution. I currently have a full-time job, Alhamdulillah. Is it permissible if I keep a part of the money that comes from donation as my salary for the time that I spend.
Please advise.
Sabirul
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Jul 21, 2015, 01:30 PM
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Who do I owe my zakat to?
I’m obliged to pay zakat this year as I am now earning. I had decided to give the money to someone who took care of my mother before she passed and now this person is seriously ill and is in hospital with a massive bill to pay. She is poor and doesn’t have much money. My husband is now telling me th...
I’m obliged to pay zakat this year as I am now earning.
I had decided to give the money to someone who took care of my mother before she passed and now this person is seriously ill and is in hospital with a massive bill to pay. She is poor and doesn’t have much money.
My husband is now telling me that I shouldn’t be giving the majority of my zakat to my fathers side as I am no longer a daughter of that family but a daughter of my in laws. They are saying that they have poor people that were relying on my zakat.
I just wanted to asked is it obligatory for me to prioritise my zakat to my in laws over the lady who helped my mother.
I tried to explain to my husband that it’s my zakat and I can choose who it goes to. Please can someone let me know if I am wrong.
SB2
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Is it permissible to claim zakat (charity) in tax return?
Sometimes we get a receipt for whatever donation we do. It can be reimbursed when filing our tax returns. If I give zakat and get a receipt and claim it in the tax return, is it OK to do so? Also can i use the claimed Zakat for my personal use? For example: I am due to pay Zakat of $500. Now if i cl...
Sometimes we get a receipt for whatever donation we do. It can be reimbursed when filing our tax returns. If I give zakat and get a receipt and claim it in the tax return, is it OK to do so?
Also can i use the claimed Zakat for my personal use?
For example: I am due to pay Zakat of $500. Now if i claim this $500 in my tax return, i will get them reimbursed. Now lets say my total tax refund was $800. Now out of this $800, i know that $500 are the one that i claimed for Zakat. Now if i want to buy something worth $800 for myself, lets say TV or Refrigerator, can i do that?
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Jul 25, 2012, 04:39 PM
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