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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

Question: Somebody’s parents passed away, leaving a trust fund under the their sons name. However, the trust fund will only be accessible to the son when a certain age is reached. Currently, there are no assets, properties, or cash available, and there is no employment income for the son. Would it be permissible for the son to receive Zakat money despite having a trust fund in this situation? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most … [Read more...]