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...]
Can a Shopkeeper Use His Zakat to Clear His Client’s Outstanding Debt?
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November 5, 2025 by
Question: Assalaamu alaykum Respected Mufti Saheb “A” had purchased some car parts worth R6 000.00 and put them in his car. The transaction was a credit one, and he said he would pay later. It had come to the seller’s attention that “A” is eligible to receive Zakaat and he is unable to pay for the parts due to his financial situation. Can the seller take zakaat money that he is going to discharge, and use it to pay for the amount “A” … [Read more...]
Trick or Treat? # Halloween
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October 30, 2025 by
Question: is it correct for masājid to have programs about Halloween being haraam and thereafter tell jinn stories and finally give them candy. Clarification: is the candy part correct, does that make it resembling the kuffār since its giving candy on Halloween day? or should the part about taking the children out from Trick-or-treating be considered? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu … [Read more...]
Child-spacing is not considered to be a valid excuse in Shariah for abortion
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October 13, 2025 by
Question: السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته. Respected muftisaheb. A lady wants to abort her foetus at 5 weeks. She says it was not a planned pregnancy and it will be difficult to upbring with her other 2 infants. Will abortion be permissible? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh. In principle, a woman may abort her foetus before the period of 120 … [Read more...]
