Do I pay Zakat on the annual salary that I earn?
Question: Do I pay Zakat on the annual salary that I earn? In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum...
Can a husband pay Zakat on behalf of his wife?
Question: Can a husband pay Zakat on behalf of his wife? In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi...
Can I give Zakat in the form of items and goods needed by recipients?
Question: Can I give Zakat in the form of items and goods needed by recipients? In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most...
Can an overpayment of Zakat be considered an advance payment for subsequent years?
Question: Can an overpayment of Zakat be considered an advance payment for subsequent years? In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful....
How do I calculate the value of my gold jewellery for Zakat?
Question: How do I calculate the value of my gold jewellery for Zakat? In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu...
Is Zakat due on money saved to buy a house?
Question: Is Zakat due on money saved to buy a house? In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi...
Is Zakat due on money lent to my brother?
Question: Is Zakat due on money lent to my brother? In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh....
Zakat on share investments: determining a proxy for calculation
At the National Zakat Foundation, in collaboration with scholars, financial analysts, accountants and others, we spent almost 5 months analysing the FTSE 100 to determine...
Is Zakat due on the packaging used in sales?
Question: I have a food catering business. Is Zakat due on the packaging used? For example, food containers, carrier bags etc? In the Name of...
Is it Permissible to Invest in a Property Fund and What is the Zakat Liability on Such a Fund?
Question: I have invested in a property fund which invests in commercial real estate and rents out these real estate on the high street. The...
Is Zakat Due on Child Trust Funds?
Question: Is Zakat Due on Child Trust Funds? In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. The Answer:...
How Should Raw Materials be Valued in a Business for Zakat?
Question: How should raw materials be valued in one’s business? In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh....
