Question: A father sold 50% of his business to his son for R10 Million, how will they discharge his zakat? Clarifications The deal took place before the father’s zakat date The son agreed to pay (دين قوي) Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ʿAlaykum Wa-Raḥmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh In the enquired situation, the full sum will be added to his (father) zakātable assets, and zakāh is … [Read more...]
Is Zakat on Cost or Selling Price?
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March 3, 2026 by
Question: If a person owns merchandise, will Zakāt be calculated based on the cost price or the selling price? And if it is based on the selling price, but he later sells it for less what happens? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ʿAlaykum Wa-Raḥmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh If a person owns merchandise for the purpose of trade, Zakāt is calculated based on its selling price on the Zakāt due … [Read more...]
Paying Sadaqat ul-Fitr/Fidya According to Another Country’s Rate
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March 3, 2026 by
Question: Assalaamu ‘alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakaatuh. Hope you’re well. If a person living in Africa sends his Sadaqatul Fitr or Fidya to a poor person in Pakistan and pays according to the Sadaqatul Fitr rate of Pakistan, will his Sadaqatul Fitr/Fidya be discharged? Or is it necessary for him to pay according to the rate of the country in which he resides (i.e., Africa) even though it is being given to a poor person in … [Read more...]
Can Zakat Be Given in Kind (Not Cash)?
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February 13, 2026 by
Question: Asssalam alaikum Can we give Zakat in kind? Not giving cash rather groceries or clothes books Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh. Giving zakat in kind (such as groceries, clothes, books, or other items) instead of cash is also permissible. However, giving in cash is more preferable, as it is generally more beneficial for the poor, … [Read more...]
Inheritance of Property Registered Only in Sons’ Names
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February 13, 2026 by
Question: My grandfather left a property He had 2 sons and 4 daughters. All are late. But the property was put only on the 2 sons’ names. My father and my uncle’s name. Do we need to distribute the sale of the property to the heirs of the 2 sons only because the property is in their name or does it have to go to the heirs of the 2 sons and 4 daughters. Clarification: Everyone in the family knows that my grandfather never allowed … [Read more...]
