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- Ramadan: The School of Piety
  Date Added: 17-03-2024
- The Social Aspect of Fasting in Ramadan
  Date Added: 14-03-2024
- Ramadan: The Month of Goodness and Mercy
  Date Added: 13-03-2024
- From Etiquettes of Fasting
  Date Added: 12-03-2024
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Iftaa' Board

Islamic Studies and Research:

The Ifta’ Law number (60) of the year 2006, and the modifying Law number (4) of the year 2009 state that a Board is to be established in the Kingdom and called “Board of Iftaa’, Islamic Studies and Research,” and that the General Mufti (who is now Shaikh Abdel Kareem El-Khasawneh) is the Head of the Board. The following are members: ... Read More
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- Resolution No.(325): "The Amount of Zakat-ul-Fitr and Saum Fidyah for the Year ...
  Date Added: 21-03-2024
- Resolution No.(324) (2/2024): "Sighting the Crescent of Ramadan, 1445 AH"
  Date Added: 21-03-2024
- Resolution No.(321) "Sighting the Crescent of Ramadan, 1444 AH"
  Date Added: 23-03-2023
- Resolution No.(320): "Entitlement to Financial Benefits of Solidarity Funds is ...
  Date Added: 17-01-2023
- Resolution No. (319): "Ruling on Combining Wakalah for a Fee and a Loan in one ...
  Date Added: 11-01-2023
- Resolution No.(318): "Ruling when the Donor Stipulates Replacing the Waqf with ...
  Date Added: 08-01-2023
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Iftaa' Department
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About the General Fatwa Department

The Fatwa Department of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan was founded in 1921. Since its formation, it has relied upon Hanafi fatwas which were in use during the Ottoman era, and the Mufti has answered the questions of members of the public, whether they relate to worship or financial transactions or personal statutes, and it has assigned a mufti to each judge in cities both large and small. The judge seeks the mufti's assistance in solving social problems, just as the mufti refers to the judge matters which are not within the mufti's jurisdiction and which require evidence and witnesses....
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Who should Pay the Zakah of a Land`s Produce: the Farmer or the Owner?

How should the Zakah, due on a land`s produce, be calculated in light of the agreements concluded between farmers and owners of agricultural lands?

Zakah on Citrus Fruits

I`m a trader and I lease a citrus farm for five years in return for (1000)JDs per year, and I make (20000)JDs as annual profit. However, I pay for expenses such as fertilizers, security, irrigation, pesticide, and the like. Could you clarify the amount of Zakah due on me, and whether I should deduct the costs before I calculate the Zakah or not?

Zakah on Wheat: Nissab and Amount

How should I calculate the Zakah on wheat?

Crops and Fruits Liable for Zakah

What are the crops liable for Zakah, and what is the way to calculate their Nissab (minimum amount liable for Zakah)? And is it permissible to pay their Zakah in cash?

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Ramadan: The School of Piety

The Social Aspect of Fasting in Ramadan

Ramadan: The Month of Goodness and Mercy

From Etiquettes of Fasting

Iftaa' Board

Islamic Studies and Research:

Is group Dhikr after the prayer allowed, and what is the ruling ...

We are a non-profit charity organization that aims to enhance ...

My father borrowed a sum of money from my mother, and I told her: ...

What is the ruling of Sharia on seeking intercession (Tawassul) ...

Three people and an eight-year-old entered an open buffet. Upon ...

I trade in food products. However, some traders hoard items ...