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Zakat on rented agriculture land
Assalamu'alaikum Wa Rahmatullah e Wa Barakatuhu, My father own an agriculture land and has a contract with farmer and the farmer give money on yearly basis to my father. He has taken the loan from bank against that agriculture land, which is four times more than the yearly income from that land. Now, query is that do he has to pay ushar or zakat on.. More
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Giving Zakah to private Islamic schools
Assalam Alikom, I live in Montreal, Canada. And about 10 years ago, we saw a rise of fulltime Islamic schools that help our kids learn the morals and values of Islam, while getting the required high school diploma. I would like to know if I can give my Zakat Almal to one of the private Islamic school that my own kids attend? This school survives on.. More
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Zakat on gold saved to pay off a loan
My friend has a question about Zakaah. She wants to know if there is Zakaah on gold if it is being kept to pay back a student loan. She has to pay off a loan, so can she buy gold without paying Zakaat on it. This will eventually be used to pay back the loan. .. More
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Donating for a relative vs. building a mosque minaret
In our village there is a mosque but without a minaret, and my maternal uncle built a house but he was unable to finish it. So, should I donate for my uncle to finish building his house or should I donate for the building of the mosque minaret? It should be noted that I am an Arab residing in Qatar. .. More
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Zakah on money one borrowed from others
Please give me a detailed answer to my questions, about Zakaat.1- I have a debt that amounts to $ 8ooo; I am not intending to pay the whole dept at once. I am only making monthly payments which may take more than a year for finish up, should I deduct the whole debt (total $8,000) then pay Zakaat on the rest?, or deduct only the amount of a single.. More
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Lost money of Zakat before giving it
I had my Zakaat money in a bag. I lost the bag and never found it. What should I do? .. More
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Donating money to non-Muslim foundations
Can I use my Zakaat Al-mal for the purpose of sponsoring an orphan from Islamic country? Also, is it ok to donate money to non-Muslim foundations to treat kids illnesses here in the states? .. More
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Appointing a dishonest person to handle Zakat in the Masjid
I am a member of the Shoorah and I know somebody that took some money from the Masjid. He was president of the Shoorah at the time. This was about a year ago during Ramadhaan. Now is Ramadhaan again. He asked me about handling Zakaat he is not in the Shoorah. What can I do about this? What if the other members of the Shoorah accept him handling.. More
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Giving Zakat to the poor as a gift
Is it possible to give Zakaat al-Maal to a poor on 'Eed day as 'Eed gift so that the receiver does not get embarrassed? Or should he be told that it is from Zakaat? .. More
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Zakat on a stone crushing unit
I have invested some money in setting up a stone crushing unit in India. Though this unit was commissioned 2 months ago, I have not received any income from this investment. Should I pay Zakaah on this investment? .. More
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He pays Zakat on the gold of his mother
My father expired before 10-years, I'm only care taker of my mother. My question is that my mother has some gold with her so I've to pay Zakaah for that savings. .. More
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Transferring a fixed amount of salary as Zakat
My question is regarding Zakaat duty. I currently transfer a fixed amount from my salary to an orphan charity (needy orphans). This amount of money is about 6% of my salary. Can this monthly payment be considered as Zakaat?.. More
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Giving charity to a non-Muslim
What do I do when I have a non-Muslim friend in need of cash to get treatment? I would like to help, but do I get Thawaab (cloth)? With what intention do I help him, i.e. Sadaqah, etc? .. More
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Wants to donate to a fund for an accident victim
My friend's mom did an accident almost 2 months ago and she is in comma since. Soon doctors said that she will have to take her mom to Germany for further medication and rehabilitation. People collected money for her and she needs more. The mother was employed but the daughter is unemployed but her husband is employed. My question is that.. More
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Mixing the money of Zakah and Sadaqah
Is it permissible to mix the money of Zakaah and Sadaqah and then give to the poor people?
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