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: Can Zakaat be given to one's husband to pay off his debts? ANSWER: The preferred view in the Hanafi Madhab is that a wife cannot give Zakaat to her husband or vice versa, hence, you cannot assist your husband with Zakaat funds to pay off his debts. [Re:...
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...
QUESTION: If one has only gold jewellery to pay Zakaah on, should he consider the value of the jewellery, or the weight? ANSWER: The Fuqaha have stated that Zakaat is Waajib on gold when one owns 20 Mithqaal (87.48 grams) of gold. This will be the ruling if one...
QUESTION: Please explain in detail how to calculate Zakaah with the use of examples? ANSWER: 1. If a person has only cash funds, then he will be required to discharge 2.5% of the cash funds in Zakaat if it is equal to Nisaab or more than the Nisaab. For example, a...
QUESTION: Can a grandparent give Zakaat from her personal funds to her grandson who is 22 years old and studying the Aalim course, for his monthly personal use, due to his father being unemployed? ANSWER: The Fuqaha have written that Zakaat may not be given to one’s...
QUESTION: The Nisaab of gold is calculated on 86 grams worth of gold. If one has 10 grams gold, does one have to pay Zakaah on it if the value exceeds the Nisaab amount? For example, I have only 50 grams gold but it is valued at approximately R5000. ANSWER: The Fuqaha...
QUESTION: 1. A person gets his salary at the beginning of every year. If he receives R240 000.00 at the start of the year and uses R20 000.00 per month, which would finish at the end of 12 months, does he have to pay Zakaat on the R240 000.00? He possessed Nisaab for...