Zakaat

QUESTION: A Wakeel for a Zakaah organization tells one of the Aalimleen (person A) to take R4 000.00 and give it to a specific individual who is eligible to receive Zakaah. Person A does not have access to the Zakaah money in the account, so he takes R3 000.00 from...

QUESTION: We are a Zakaah organization. An applicant has approached us for Zakaah funds. This applicant has R700,000 in a fixed deposit, and receives about R5000 interest, monthly. Would this person qualify to receive Zakaah? ANSWER: In order for Zakaah to be...

QUESTION: I sold my share of a property in Rajab 1445, for R100. At the conclusion of the sale in Rajab 1445, I received R90 as payment. The buyer promised to pay the remainder R10 in the near future. My annual Zakaat due date is 1st Ramadhaan. Therefore, on 1st...

QUESTION: A person enlisted my sister to give their Zakaat to the Muadhin in the town. The Muadhin gave her the banking details for her to EFT the money. He did not receive the money and is unsure if he gave her the correct details. Is it my sister’s responsibility to...

Q1. We have disadvantaged students at the Madrassah, for whom we use Zakaat to assist with their fees, transport etc. Can any amount be given for them on their behalf, so long as it does not exceed Nisaab amount?  A1. Yes, any amount can be given, as long as it doe...

QUESTION: We are a small group that helps those in need during Ramadhaan. Previously, we used to collect cash to purchase hampers, informing the donors that any surplus funds will be utilized in other Zakaah projects. This year, we received funds via EFT as well as...

QUESTION: I received the Nisaab amount on the 20th Of July, and by the 25th of July, I was left with R0.00. From what I am aware of, upon loss of funds, my Zakaah is reset. Today I opened a gift box that was given to me on the 19th of July, and found an envelope...