Ref no: 157# Date: Sunday, May 22, 2011 Category Zakaat Title I want to ask a question regarding zakat Question I want to ask a question regarding zakat. I am separated from my husband and i have two daughters both of them are studying they are recieving student allowance from the government approx. $400 per month each. I pay rent for the house 1000 per month. And i am recieving pension from the government … [Read more...]

Ref no: 156# Date: Sunday, May 22, 2011 Category Zakaat Title Question Is Zakaah payable on the Nisaab amount? For example I have R10000 for one year. Do I pay on the full 10000 or only the Nisaab amount? Answer Muhtaram / Muhtaramah In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāh wa-barakātuh.   2.5% Zakat is payable on the full amount of R10 000 … [Read more...]

Question I would like know how I should pay zakat if the house I live in has mortgage. I mean I pay mortgage every month. Answer Muhtaram / Muhtaramah In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāh wa-barakātuh. Loans and other liabilities generally decrease a person’s total zakatable assets. For example, if a person earned a $50,000 surplus for the year beyond his expenses and liabilities, he … [Read more...]

Question Assalaamu Alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakaatuh Respected Ulema I have 1 question. Am i allowed to give my mother sadaqah in the form of bread and milk? I am giving it to my mum with the intention that my sister and her children consume it because my sister and her children frequently eat at my mums house. Answer Muhtaram / Muhtaramah , In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful Assalaamu `alaykum waRahmatullahi … [Read more...]