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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
I married a newly convert. In USA, an American native I did not accept any dowry as he had no means. I also wanted to show him a good example of a good Muslim wife.
My husband was in a difficult financial situation, I borrowed him 18,000 US $ he said he will pay me when he has the money as I will be handling the household. After 3 months of marriage.. More
I am a builder 7 months before invested Rs. 35 Lakhs on flats construction. I will get the returns after selling the flats in a year or two (after completion).
Do I have to pay Zakaah on above investment or I have to get all returns then pay? Please inform me. Every year I pay Zakaah in Ramadhaan only... More
It is said that if plot of land is bought as business there is Zakaat. What if we buy a plot of land (with the aim of selling it) and kept it for more than one and half lunar year without selling? Do we have to pay Zakaat by calculating the value of land after 1 lunar year? What if we do not have any other income? Or we have just income for.. More