Question:  السلام علیکم و رحمة الله و بركاته Hazrat Mufti Sb May i ask a question please Can a grandson direct his Zakaat towards his Naana [maternal grandfather] if the Naana is Zakaat deserving? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ʿAlaykum Wa-Raḥmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh In principle, Zakāt cannot be given to a person’s direct ascendants or descendants, such as parents, … [Read more...]

Question: Respected Moufti Sahib. Assalamou Alaykoum wa rahmatoullahi wa barakatouhou. Please advise us on the following question. Zakah had become compulsory on my elder brother and it happens that after the compulsion of Zakah he donated all his money away in Nafil charity without intending Zakah. Will his Zakah be fulfilled as well as his obligation? Jazakallahou khayran in advance for helping us. Answer: In the Name of Allāh, the … [Read more...]

Question Salams My Problem Is My name is () I am from () I have a financial problem, my father got involved in interest dealings with fellow muslim brothers and non-muslims. The muslim brothers and non muslims were charging him interest on investments deals instead of taking profit and loss situation over 1 and a half years. He also took money for transfers from people who need the money transferred to either overseas personal or company accounts … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]

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...]