Question I sold my house last year when I moved country with the intention of purchasing a new house. I have been renting since then and have not found a suitable home as yet. I received income for the house in 2 installments, 80% at the end of September (26th) and 20% in mid April. I am assuming that I need to pay zakat on the amount I had received in September? Also, I have a part ownership in a property as an investment, but … [Read more...]
my zakat calculation
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Question I have a property which has a value of £115,000 and in which I currently reside. The mortgage on it at the moment is £99,000. In my zakat calculation do I have to add the property value of £115,000 in the assets (I think not but just want to confirm?) Do I have to add the value of the loan in the Liabilities section £99,000? Answer Muhtaram / Muhtaramah In the Name of Allāh, the Most … [Read more...]
make a miser give up something?
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Question Could you please explain the following phrase 'Abd-Allaah ibn 'Umar (may Allaah be pleased with them both) said: "The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) began to discourage us from making vows, and said, 'They do not change anything, although they may make the miser give up something.'" (Reported by al-Bukhaari and Muslim). What does it mean by "make a miser give up … [Read more...]
going out in jamaat
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Question what's the jamiats view of people going out in jamaat and why do they have fixed time frames such as 40 day,4mnts etc. some are of the idea that one should practice dawah amongst family before preaching to others first. This is a topic we are discussing in the office at the moment and I had decided to seek advice form the experts. I am originally from South Africa but now living in UK. Answer Muhtaram / … [Read more...]
Are we allowed to pay
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Question 1. I have been allocating my zakaat to my aunty for many years asI believed she was eligible to receive zakaat, I have lately questioned this and would like to get some guidelines as to who is a receiver of zakaat. Her situation is that she is a recent widow,with 3 children. 2 who have special needs, and another daughter who is employed but earning approx R1500pm and has her own expenses, none are married. … [Read more...]
