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  • Zakatable money

    I have started construction of a shopping complex for rent. I have been investing money in that project for less than a year. Construction is going on. Should I pay Zakah for the amount I am investing now? If so how it is being calculated?.. More

  • Paying Zakah on loan

    I got 8,000 pounds and I lent 5,000 to my friend. I have only 3,000 pounds, so do I have to give Zakaah from all 8,000 pounds? .. More

  • Zakah on money saved for marriage

    My friend is working in Europe. He has some savings (more than Nesab). He saved it for his marriage after returning to his country. One of his friends told him that there is no Zakah in this money so, he did not pay Zakah from 1996 till now. He want to ask if he must pay Zakah on this money or not. If "yes", what he will do in all these previous years... More

  • Paying Zakah on scholarship received every three months

    I'm student with a scholarship to study in another country. I receive my scholarship for every three months. I don't know if I have to pay the Zakah or not? Please let me know and how much if I have to pay?.. More

  • Paying Zakah on company's savings plan

    Do we have to pay Zakah on the company's savings plan?.. More

  • Zakah on money received for support

    I don't have a job, but I have a wife and a child. We are being supported by our families and friends. Do I have to pay Zakah from the money that we get for ourselves??.. More

  • Zakah on college fee

    I am a student of a professional college. My father was not able to support me financially, so, I requested someone to help me. He agreed to help me and pay my college fee. He gave me the fee and told me to pay it. But there was time for paying and the amount is with me in an Islamic bank since one year, and I will pay my fee after few months, Insha.. More

  • Zakaah on Inherited Property

    Five years after the death of my grandmother (my father's mother) I came to know that I have a share in a house that she had left. This year I took my share and went to perform Umrah and that was in Ramadan. But now I did not have any income and the amount of money of my share had been used up. Should I to pay Zakah now? Should I have to pay Zakah for.. More

  • Zakaah on Retirement Fund

    I am working in a multinational company and my company deducts 20% of basic salary (10% from employee end and 10% from employer end) as provident fund from monthly salary. Company also provides certain amount under gratuity head on annual basis but retains both provident fund and gratuity till retirement or resignation from company. Total amount of.. More

  • Zakah if in debt

    If a person has debts exceeding the Zakah, does he have to pay any Zakah?.. More

  • No Zakaah on Accommodation

    What is the ruling on the zakaah in the following case: I own an apartment which I bought for my parents to live in, I paid it fully since a year and I invested a lot additionally (i.e. nice shower,bath for my parents). They do not have to pay anything, because my father has a very little retirement payment and is already old and my mom never worked... More

  • Paying Zakat on money saved to buy a car

    I saved some money to buy a car. I didn't find a suitable car yet. Still I am looking for a car. The money is in bank account at present. So should I pay Zakah for this money?.. More

  • Sales commissions accumulating during year

    I work as a salesman, where I get commission on my sales. The commission is accumulated during a fiscal year, and it is paid to me only after 5-6 months from year-end. For example, I get my commission paid for the fiscal year 1997, by May 1998. Do I have to do Zakat on the value that I'm earning and when? .. More

  • Zakah on loans

    Should I give Zakah for money that I lent to friends? I know that I'll get this money back but I don't know exactly when... More

  • Zakat on Savings, But Has Expenses and not Working

    I have money saved in the bank and its Zakat is due. If I am not working and I have to pay rent for my house for one year (according to renting contract or lease), please explain regarding this case, I would like to be sure about the ruling of Zakat when you have other obligations. What is the ruling if you receive loan from the government for the.. More