Some Rulings of Zakah


 

*  Heirs are Obliged to Pay Zakah Due on the Deceased from the Estate

*  Ruling on Zakah of Debts

*  Whatever is Designated for Trade, Including Books, is Liable for Zakah

*  Ruling on the Zakah of a Piece of Land Depends on the Intention behind Buying it

*  Islamic Ruling on Money Spent in Charitable Projects

*  Zakah on the Funds of Trade Unions and Charitable Societies

*  Belongings Meant for Keeping aren`t Liable for Zakah

*  It is Permissible to Give Zakah to a Student, with Conditions

*  Land Set for Sale is Liable for Zakat

*  Is Moving Zakat to another Country Permissible

*  It is Impermissible to Deduct Business Expenses from Zakah Money

*  Islamic Ruling on Giving Zakah to Married Sister

*  Ruling on Giving Zakat to One`s Debtor in Exchange for Debt

*  Ruling on Building an Orphanage from Zakat Funds

*  Zakah on Property of Investment Organizations

*  Pledging Money as Collateral doesn`t Discontinue the Hawl of Zakah

*  Ruling on Zakah of Dairy Cows

*  Giving Zakah on Trade Commodities in Kind or in Cash is Permissible

*  Encouraging People to Donate and Take Charitable Initiatives

*  Zakah on Severance Pay, Retirement and Savings Compensation

*  Adherence of Charitable Organization to Conditions of Donor

*  Keeping Property in an Unsuitable Place is an Act of Negligence

*  Zakat Due on Staff Savings in the Staff Provident Fund

*  Ruling on Paying for Children`s Education from Zakah Funds

*  Ruling on Disposing of Confiscated Funds Raised for the Poor and Needy

*  Who should Pay the Zakah of a Land`s Produce: the Farmer or the Owner?

*  Ruling on the Zakah of Interests

*  A Real Estate under Construction Pays the Zakah due on Tradeable Items

*  Giving Zakah to Persons not Entitled to it is Forbidden

*  Zakah on Deposited Funds

*  Ruling on Money Earned during Hawl

*  It is Permissible to Pay off Prisoner`s Due Debts from Zakah Funds

*  Ruling on Zakah of Debts

*  Consequences of Miscalculating Zakah

*  Ruling on Stipulating that Recipient of Zakah Spends it in a Certain Channel

*  The Jobless and the Unable to Afford Essentials are Eligible to Receive Zakah?

*  It is Permissible to Pay Zakah of Wealth before its Due Time

*  Islamic Ruling on Paying Expiation Money to Cancer Patients

*  Ruling on Investing Gratuity Funds and their Liability for Zakah

*  Paying Zakah in the Form of Benefits

*  Ruling on Zakat of Goods Purchased under Istisna` Contract

*  Ruling on Paying off a Deceased Person`s Debt from Zakat

*  Ruling on Zakat of Amounts Retained in Letters of Credit

*  Zakat on Wealth Earned from Salam Contract

*  Ruling on Zakat of a Presumptive Loan

*  It is Permissible to Pay Zakaah in Advance, but with Conditions

*  It is Permissible to Pay Zakah to Indebted Son with Conditions

*  Is Zakah Payable on the Kept Zakah Money?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summarized Fatawaa

Can someone who begins a voluntary fast break it?

It is preferable for someone who begins an act of worship not to break it.
Allah the Exalted has said {what means}: "and let not your [good] deeds come to nought!" [Muhammad/33].
However, if a person starts a voluntary fast (nafl) and needs to break it, they are going against what is preferable, but there is no sin upon them.

What is the due amount of food in expiation for perjury?

It is feeding ten indigent persons: 600 grams (for each) of the average food of your families such as rice, and it is permissible, according to Imam Ahmad Bin Hanbal, to give that amount in money if it was more useful to them.

Is it permissible for women to attend Tarawih prayer in the mosque?

Yes, it is permissible for women to attend Tarawih prayer in the mosque, provided they observe modesty, proper covering, and avoid mixing with men.
The Prophet ﷺ said: "Do not prevent the female servants of Allah from the mosques of Allah." [Bukhari and Muslim]

What is the wisdom behind legislating the Udhiyah?

The Muslim must know that through the Uḍḥiyah, he complies with the command of Allah, the Exalted, and performs a worship that brings him closer to Allah and distances him from the Fire.
 
The Uḍḥiyah holds profound wisdoms and noble meanings, including:
 
1-Reviving the Sunnah of Abraham, peace be upon him: He complied with Allah's command when He ordered him to slaughter his son Ishmael. Abraham, peace be upon him, succeeded in the test, and when he was about to slaughter his son, Allah sent down a ram to ransom Ishmael and commanded him to slaughter it instead. Allah, the Exalted, says {what means]: "And when he reached with him [the age of] exertion, he said, 'O my son, indeed I have seen in a dream that I [must] sacrifice you, so see what you think.' He said, 'O my father, do as you are commanded. You will find me, if Allah wills, of the steadfast.' And when they had both submitted and he put him down upon his forehead, We called to him, 'O Abraham, You have fulfilled the vision.' Indeed, We thus reward the doers of good. Indeed, this was the clear trial. And We ransomed him with a great sacrifice." [Al-Ṣāffāt/102-107]. Thus, the sacrificial offering became an enduring Sunnah until the Day of Judgment, and Muslims offer their wealth as sacrifices, drawing closer to Allah, the Exalted, reviving this great Sunnah.
 
2-Providing abundance for people on Eid day and the Days of Tashrīq: Among the wisdoms of the Uḍḥiyah is that the Muslim provides generously for his family, neighbors, relatives, and the poor during these days. The Muslim is encouraged to eat from his sacrifice, give charity from it to the poor, and gift from it to his wealthy neighbors. Thus, goodness spreads throughout the entire community. The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "The Days of Tashrīq are days of eating and drinking." (Narrated by Muslim). Allah, the Exalted, says {what means}: "And the camels and cattle We have appointed for you as among the symbols of Allah; for you therein is good." [Al-Ḥajj/36]. This good includes the good of both this world and the Hereafter.