Zakat & Charity · Subtopic
Sadaqah & Lillah
737 fatawa from 6 South African Darul Iftas on Sadaqah & Lillah, part of Zakat & Charity. Newest first; every fatwa links to the page where its Darul Ifta published it.
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Sadaqah & Lillah fatawa — page 12 of 19
- Ask Imaam6 Feb 2016
Can I give zakat to a person who buys expensive clothing?
I would like to know if i can give zakat to someone who buys expensive clothes, mobile phones shoes and other items? I also have doubts about the…
Hafizurrahman Fatehmahomed - Mufti Online4 Feb 2016Roman Urdu
Faqeero ku sadaqa dena
Konsay faqeeron ko sadqa dena chahiye? Bohot sa aese hotay he jo bazahir sahmand chaltay phirty nazar atay hen kia in ko sadqa dena sahi?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online26 Dec 2015
Giving sadaqah to poor people
I have put a box in my cupboard in which I put the sadaqa amount and when a considerable amount gets together, I give them in charity. I have told…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam24 Dec 2015
In principle, deferred liabilities do not prevent the obligation of Zakat
my question is zakat related and qurbani related. 1- i've had final instalment of student loan on me in 2013 & it left me with the total loan of…
Ismail Desai - Ask Imaam23 Dec 2015
How and what will be my Zakat obligation on this property/rental income/outstanding loan?
I have a question regarding Zakat on a property, the details are as follows: 1. I bought a ready residential villa in December 2013 in UAE (where I…
Ismail Desai - Ask Imaam20 Dec 2015
Abusive Mother
Is it a sin to not talk to a abusive mother?
Huzaifah Deedat - Mufti Online17 Dec 2015Roman Urdu
Qardh kwa ne milna
Aap sa aik question hey key ke ksi auto walay k kuch raqam jo k uss k klehnay p k mery pas exchange ni hy paisay ka to app muje sham ma jahan sa app…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam16 Dec 2015
Can you please clarify if Zakah is due on the value of the land purchased? And when will Zakah be due on land or houses once built?
Four of us have got together and bought some land in March 2015 (Equal shares) with a view to obtaining planning permission to build 9 houses to…
Ismail Desai - Ask Imaam16 Dec 2015
Is it required to pay zakat on provident fund amount?
Is it required to pay zakat on provident fund amount?
Ismail Desai - Ask Imaam15 Dec 2015
I would like to know what is the percentage I should pay for sadaqa for that
I have received a payout from pension as I have resigned. I would like to know what is the percentage I should pay for sadaqa for that.
Ismail Desai - Ask Imaam15 Dec 2015
If a person owns a house and uses it for rental income, will zakaat be calculated just on the income generated through it or on the value of property as well?
If a person owns a house and uses it for rental income, will zakaat be calculated just on the income generated through it or on the value of…
Ismail Desai - Mufti Online30 Nov 2015Roman Urdu
Sadaqa dene par sawaab ka ummeed rakhna
Mera sawaal hai ke kia kisi gareeb/faqeer ki madad kartey waqat Allah Ta'ala sey us ke ajar ki umeed rakhni chahiey / ya Allah Ta'ala sey dua karni…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam26 Nov 2015
Could you please inform me whether it's permissible to accept clothes from charity organizations?
Could you please inform me whether it's permissible to accept clothes from charity organizations? I think that they gather clothes from all people…
Bilal Issak - Mufti Online23 Nov 2015
Changing one's intention regarding giving something to someone
1. I have made niyyat to give someone something then later I changed my decision and thought I will not give. Is it allowed for me to change my…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam17 Nov 2015
It is permissible to dispense of interest funds to the poor and needy even if they are non-Muslims
Can you give interest money to children in need, red nose day charities and animal charities run by non-muslims. Can you also give to non-muslims…
Mufti Ismail Desai - Mufti Online10 Nov 2015
Making a vow to give sadaqah
If a vow was made that for every R100 a person receives he will give R 20 as sadqah to poor people as long as there is no debt owing to anyone.…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam8 Nov 2015
Zakaat is due only on the rental income
Q: if a person has a rental property and he has to pay Zakaat: 1. Does he pay on the Gross amount earned / nett amount? If he pays for a rental…
Bilal Issak - Ask Imaam7 Nov 2015
Will Zakat applicable on both, the amount invested and the profit received?
I have invested in Heera Gold a Hyderabad based private company, for which the profit is calculated after every 14 months. As of my knowledge the…
Ismail Desai - Mufti Online26 Oct 2015
Giving the Sadaqatul Fitr to a deserving person
With the money for fitra, can you put it in any charity box or give it to any charity? Is it only for wheat or what? Please explain how to give it…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam24 Oct 2015
Sadaqah al Jaariyah
1) Alhumdulillah by the grace and rahmat of Allah swt I am planning to do Sadaqah Jariya by funding a Hafiz . who can the reward for sadaqa jariya…
Imran Cyclewala - Mufti Online24 Oct 2015
Sadaqatul fitr
Please clarify the following: 1. Is fitrah obligatory on every individual or is it the duty of the head of the household to pay it on Eid-ul-Adha?…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online17 Oct 2015
Feeding the poor
I have recently adopted a practice of distributing food among people after jumma prayers out side mosque. My question is that I am not sure whether…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online15 Oct 2015Roman Urdu
Mrahoomeen ke lia dua karna owr sadaqa-e-jaariyah karna
Main teachr hn. main ny khawab main daikha kh main class lainy ghalti sy dosry floor pr chali gai wahan nai teacher ha mn ny us sy pocha yh pehla…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online15 Oct 2015Roman Urdu
Sadaqah owr khairaat ka sawaab tamaam Musalmaano ku phonchana
Jis tarah ham Quran Pak parh k ek sath tamam marhoomeen ko eesal e sawab kardete hain isi tarah sadqa kherat ka sawab bhi tamam musalamo ko…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online12 Sep 2015
Donation for the family of a deceased non-Muslim
At work they collect money for non-Muslims deceased and or their family member. Can we give money for this collection?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online8 Sep 2015
Sacrificing an animal for sadaqah
I'm currently expecting my 5th baby who will be due Insha Allah next year Feb or march. I'm very scared this time around. I don't really know why…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online25 Aug 2015
Assisting beggars
1. Many a times Muslims beg for money inside and outside the mosque. Should or should I not give them? 2. I donate money to charitable…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online23 Aug 2015
Gifts and sadaqah
Is it more rewarding to buy gifts for one's family or to spend that money in sadaqah? (for the person who can't afford to do both)?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam18 Aug 2015
Do i have to pay Zakaat while i have debts to pay?
I want to know about my zakat I will have to pay or no? I took Loan from Islamic bank a year before of 42,000 Aed Aprox (PKR 1,150,000) for housing…
Ismail Desai - Ask Imaam17 Aug 2015
I misused Zakaat money. What do I do?
I have done breach of trust in the money of sadaqa or zakat which my friend has given me to give it to some particular person for charity, Actually…
Abdullah ibn Mohammed Aijaz - Mufti Online15 Aug 2015
Sadaqah and lillah
What is the difference between Sadqah and Lillah?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam13 Aug 2015
Discharging zakat to a Madrassah
I am writing to you in regards to a question on zakat. Before giving my zakat this year, I had ask for recommendations on reliable people to give…
Abdullah Ghadai - Ask Imaam12 Aug 2015
Debts receivables are treated as one’s potential wealth
My father purchased a house for my brother and my brother is now paying a monthly amount to my father in order to acquire this house for himself. My…
Ismail Desai - Ask Imaam24 Jul 2015
I wish to understand how I need paying zakat on some scenarios
I wish to understand how I need paying zakat on some scenarios that I face: 1. I have participated in a joint venture with four relatives on…
Ismail Desai - Ask Imaam14 Jul 2015
Are the monthly bank interests permissible?
I have a problem pertaining to interest, I think it is a different case compared to most. Allow me to elaborate, I am living in the UK now and I…
AbdulMannan Nizami - Jamiat KZN13 Jul 2015
Sadaqatul Fitr (12/12)
I did not discharge Sadaqatul Fitr timeously. What should I do?
- Jamiat KZN13 Jul 2015
Sadaqatul Fitr (11/12)
What is the position of my Sadaqatul Fitr if I handed it to an organisation that discharged it long after the prescribed time?
- Jamiat KZN13 Jul 2015
Sadaqatul Fitr (10/12)
What is the best method of discharging Sadaqatul Fitr i.e. should I give it to an organisation or individual?
- Jamiat KZN13 Jul 2015
Sadaqatul Fitr (9/12)
What is the consequence for those who do not discharge Sadaqatul Fitr?
- Jamiat KZN13 Jul 2015
Sadaqatul Fitr (8/12)
What is the significance of Sadaqatul Fitr?
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