Question Many organisation grant Section 18A certificates which can be used to reduce ones tax liability with the South African Revenue Services (SAR)S and accordingly one would get a refund from SARS. Is it permissible to use this money considering that one is receiving a benefit for Zakaat distributed or should this money be distributed to charity. Answer In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most … [Read more...]
if its compulsory for us to slaughter sheep
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August 5, 2012 by
Question I have been accredited for haj 1433. I would like to know if its compulsory for us to slaughter sheep (qurbani) or if it's permissible to buy shares and sent to the poor countries? Answer In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāh wa-barakātuh. Respected brother/ sister in Islam According to shariah, Qurbani is not necessary on a person who … [Read more...]
wearing abayah in front of family
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August 5, 2012 by
Question I had a question regarding wearing abayah in front of family members, such as cousins, an aunt's husband, brother-in-laws, etc. I have worn modest clothing (loose shalwar kameez) and hijab in front of my cousins and family and I have just begun wearing abayah outside to college, stores, etc alhamdulillah. However, I have never worn abayah in front of my family and therefore would like to know if it is fardh or not to wear it in front … [Read more...]
a question on zakah
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July 9, 2012 by
Date: Monday , July 02, 2012 Question I have been struggling to find the answer for a question on zakah which has been bothering since long. Simply put my question concerns that long term commercial loan that a businessman takes to run or expand his business activity. While deducting his liabilities from the total zaktable assets, how much should he deduct against his commercial loan? The entire loan? … [Read more...]
Is there Zakaat on this jewellery
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July 7, 2012 by
Date: Saturday , July 07, 2012 Question Some years ago, there were some riots in a certain place. The valuables from the house were placed elsewhere. Some were taken to the business, which was a big wholesale, for safekeeping and placed in a remote part of the safe. Included in these valuables which were taken to the business was some jewelry which originally belonged to the mother who has since passed away. … [Read more...]
An Imam Who Trims Or Shaves His Beard
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July 1, 2012 by
{jb_greenbox}An Imam Who Trims Or Shaves His Beard{/jb_greenbox} Q: Zaid leads the salaah but trims his beard to less than a fist length. What is the ruling with regards to appointing him as an Imam and performing salaah behind him? When this was brought to the attention of the Imam, he took no heed. What length should the beard be? Please explain. Answer: It is waajib (compulsory) for men to have a beard. This is amongst the … [Read more...]
