I have a land for my own use

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Date: Monday, June 18, 2012   Question     I have a land for my own use, but i'm staying in rental house, 1) it is neccessory to discharge zakaath for the land, 2)if i discharge the zakaath once it is enough for the lifetime or i have to discharge every year     Answer   Muhtaram / Muhtaramah   In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum … [Read more...]

Minimam nisab level for Zakath

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Date: Wednesday, May 30, 2012   Question   Minimam nisab level for Zakath to wajib is 525g of silver & 75g of gold, now my question is now in my country 1g of gold is 900Rs & 1g of silver is 18Rs. why is such a huge difference between the two quantities  for the requirement of Zakath now on what basis shoul we judge our nisab. I know a person who lives in his own house and his wife have some … [Read more...]

am I obliged to fulfil the niyyah

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Date: Wednesday, May 16, 2012     Question       Assalaamu alaikum 1. I am expatriate doctor working in Saudi and did an extra duty during Hajj for which we get renumeration. I made a niyyah before the hajj that when (notif) I will this extra amount I would not take it and sponsor by it the Hajj of any other person who is unable to perform it. Now … [Read more...]

My friend borrowed some monies from me

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Ref no: 0401# Date: Tuesday , October 4, 2011   Category Zakaat Title   My friend borrowed some monies from me and is unable to repay me   Question   My friend borrowed some monies from me and is unable to repay me. Will it be permissible for me to offset the debt due to me with the Zakaat which I have to … [Read more...]

I have gold and silver jewellery

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Ref no: 0400# Date: Tuesday , October 4, 2011   Category Zakaat Title I have gold and silver jewellery   Question I have gold and silver jewellery to the value of R12,000 and a liability of R28,000. Do I have to pay Zakaat on the gold and silver Jewellery?     Answer   Muhtaram / Muhtaramah   In the … [Read more...]

If one owns 40% of shares in a company

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Ref no: 0390# Date: Thursday, September 29, 2011   Category Zakaat Title   If one owns 40% of shares in a company   Question   If one owns 40% of shares in a company, then how is Zakaat calculated on his share?   Answer   Muhtaram / Muhtaramah   In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the … [Read more...]