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...]
Paying Sadaqat ul-Fitr/Fidya According to Another Country’s Rate
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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...]
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...]
Can one receive Zakat whilst having a non-accessible trust fund account?
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September 25, 2024 by
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...]
Sadaqatul-fitr, Zakāt, Tarāweeh, Qadhā
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April 4, 2024 by
Question: As-salamu alaykum wa rahmatuAllah, I have a few things I am not sure if it’s right or not . One of the local masjids I attend takes the Zakat-al fitr money and buys rice and dates with it and distributes it to the poor, instead of giving the poor the money to do so, they said it is how our beloved nabi (SAW) did so, is this correct? I believe the imam is Salafi. I follow the Hanafi madhab. My mother in law takes Zakat from … [Read more...]
Zakat on Property [Detailed]
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March 27, 2024 by
Question: If a person owns 2 homes, does he have to pay Zakat for the second house? Is Zakat on the total value of the house or rent of the house? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh. There are multiple scenarios in the enquired question: Clear intention for personal use If a house(s) is purchased for personal use, then there is no Zakat on the … [Read more...]
