What does one need to do if they failed to perform Qurbani?
Question: I did not perform Qurbani, what do I do? In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh....
Is it Necessary to do an Additional Qadha for a Broken Qadha Fast?
Question: I had to make up a fast for Ramadhan which I missed. Whilst performing the Qadha, I had to break my Qadha fast due...
Is it Disliked to Slaughter Qurbani Animals at Night?
Question: I was told that the books of fiqh mention it is disliked to slaughter at night. Is there anything wrong with slaughtering Qurbani animals...
Does a Valid Sale Require Price Display?
Question: Is it necessary to display the prices of goods in a shop? In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu...
Bitcoin: Shariah Compliant?
The concept of money has been evolving across time. Goods, gold, silver, banknotes, electronic money have all played the role of money. The birth 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....
Is Zakat due on Monies Invested in Kitty and Committee Schemes?
Question: Is zakaat compulsory on money which has been put into a “kitty”. Kitty is basically when a group of people get together and each...
Can Tax Relief be Claimed Upon Zakat Payments?
Question: As a higher rate tax payer, can I claim back tax relief from Zakat payments? In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the...
What is the Zakat liability on a director’s loan into their company?
Question: If I have put a director’s loan into my company, do I have to still pay zakat on that loan? In the Name of...
Is the Teachers’ Pension CARE Scheme Permissible?
Question: Is the Teachers’ Pension CARE scheme permissible? In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. The Answer:...
