Category: Fiqh of Zakah
They inherited wealth from their father and invested it in some business; how should they pay zakaah?
We are three sons, three daughters and a mother. We inherited 14,500 Jordanian dinars from our father and we invested this money in some business; every month we get 215 Jordanian dinars. Is any zakaah due on this amount, because this money belongs to everyone?.
Praise be to Allaah.
Firstly:
The mother’s share of the estate is one-eighth. The rest is to be divided among the sons and daughters, with each male getting the share of two females. If we realise that the nisaab (minimum threshold) for zakaah is the value of 595 grams of ... Continue Reading
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Since 2012-12-23
Eid and Zakat ul-Fitr
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Since 2012-12-21
Zakah al-Fitr Q&A
All praise and thanks are due to Allah, the Lord of the worlds. Peace and blessings be upon our Prophet, Muhammad, his family and all his Companions. The following is a clarification of the rulings concerning Zakah al-Fitr, this great symbol of Islam, for Muslims residing in Britain and ...
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Since 2012-12-21
The Third Pillar of Islam: Compulsory Charity
An introduction to the third pillar of Islam, the compulsory charity or zakat, the spiritual dimensions of zakat and charity, and how Islam views money in general. ... more
Muhammad Al-Shareef
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Since 2012-12-06
Basic Boo-Boo's some make when Paying Zakat Al-Fitr
I feel compelled to put this together because I’ve seen the following boo-boos happen for years. In sha Allah, you can help me spread the word by sharing this article with your community, friends and family.
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The following is a synopsis about the fast-breaking zakat. I ask Allah to benefit everyone from it and that He accepts their zakat and the rest of their deeds. ... more
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Since 2012-11-24
Two messages concerning Zakat
Zakat is one of the duties of Islam and the most important pillar after the two testimonies and praying. ... more
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Since 2012-11-16
Zakat Al-Fitr
Sadaqah al-Fitr is a duty which is Wajib on every Muslim, whether male or female, minor or adult as long as he/she has the means to do so... ... more
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Since 2012-11-13
Zakah is happiness
Zakah is the third pillar of Islam after the two testimonies and prayer...Its virtue is great...Its reward is big... ... more
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Since 2012-11-11
The importance of adhering to the ties of Islam
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Since 2008-07-01
Jihad with one's wealth is compulsory for the rich
I am a Muslim woman and have a great deal of wealth, praise be
to Allaah. Is it obligatory for me to pay some of the wealth to the
oppressed Muslims whose enemies are trying to occupy their land and
kill them, as in Chechnya, Palestine and other Muslim lands?
Praise be to Allaah.
The Muslims ...
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Since 2008-07-01
Riba (Usury and Interest)
Defining the Problem
Riba (Usury) is of two major kinds:
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