Is there Zakat on savings for an operation?
Question: I am saving money for a medical operation for myself over the last one year. The operation is planned by end of this year....
Is zakat compulsory on child benefit payments and who is the owner of child benefit payments?
Question: Is zakat compulsory on child benefit payments and who is the owner of child benefit payments? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most...
Can a traveller who was robbed accept zakāt funds if he still has access to his bank account?
Question: A traveller (musāfir) was robbed whilst travelling and lost the means of his return home. He has wealth equal to nisaab in his own...
Is there zakat on fruits and plants in one’s garden?
Question: I have fruit trees in my back garden which are not for business. Is there any Zakaat on them? Answer: In the Name of...
Is there zakat on leased out property?
Question: I own a house which I rent out. Do I have to give zakāt on that property? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the...
Do I have to pay Zakat on a diamond?
Question: I own a ring with a diamond inside. Do I have to pay zakat on the diamond? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the...
Will zakāt paid in advance suffice for the fluctuation in the wealth during the course of the year?
Question: A person already gave R2500 zakāt for this year 1433 on his R100,000 in advance. During the year, he spent R10,000 of it, then...
How will zakat be calculated on an investment in the Al Mabroor Buffalo Scheme?
Question: If a person invested in the Almabroor Buffalo Scheme then how will the zakāt be calculated on the capital invested? For example, a person...
How is Zakat paid on a business partnership?
Question: Does zakāt of a business be paid individually or do the partners of the business pay jointly if it falls under the nisāb? The...
Do I have to pay zakat on my property?
Question: Do I have to pay zakat on my...
Is it permissible to give Zakāt to my brother? If yes, then do I have to inform him?
Question: 1-My brother who is a Hafiz of the Quran is in debt due to buying a property for himself and his family to live...
Is zakat due on my luxury sports car?
Question: I live in USA and a car is a necessity for each person here. My husband and I each have a car for work...