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Asalamu Alaykum. Is it permissible to give zakat to non-profit Islamic satellite channels that use the money to run their channels? Answer Wa’alaykum as Salam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu, The condition for the correct discharge of Zakah is that the Zakah should be given into the possession and ownership of one who is regarded as… read more »
Assalamu alaykum, I would like to know if we are allowed to give zakaat to my sister in law she is a widow. Before we use to give her zakaat then we found out that she had some jewellery and some money then we stopped giving it to her, now she has made intention that… read more »
As-salmu alikum oa rahmatullahi. I have a retail partnership business. Both of the partner opt to pay the zakat of our running stock. Now I want to know… 1. What is the role for calculation of zakat for our running business stock ? 2. Is there any separate Nisab for our business stock value from… read more »
Assalamu alaykum, 1) Is it permissible to give Zakah to a person in debt? 2)If a person is not eligible to take Zakah, can Zakah be used to pay his debt? 3) Can Zakah be used to off debts of near relatives? 4) If one person owes another person money, can the second person waive… read more »
Assalamu alaykum, I would like to know if I have to pay zakaat on behalf of my children they have just over £300 in their bank account they are 13 years and over. Answer Wa’alaykum as Salam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu, Zakah only becomes obligatory once a person reaches puberty (Bulugh). If your children are… read more »
Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu. I trust that Mufti Sahib is well. Basically, we run a Zakaat organisation, and many people authorise us to discharge Zakaat on their behalf. We just wanted to clarify few issues, to ensure that we are discharging the Zakaat correctly. Can Mufti Sahib kindly respond to the following queries:… read more »
Is it necessary to perform wudhu after ghusl in order to pray, or is ghusl enough? Answer Wa’alaykum as Salam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu, After completing the compulsory ghusl, there will be no need to make wudhu again. Aaisha (may Allah be pleased with her) mentions: قال الإمام أبو داود حدثنا عبد الله بن محمد… read more »
Assalamualaykum mufti sahib, Is it permissible or impermissible to work in interest based banks in India, such as, State Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, etcetera? Answer Wa’alaykum as Salām wa raḥmatullāhi wa barakātuh, In order to issue the ruling, we need to know in which department of the bank are you are asking about…. read more »
Assalamu alaykum, 1) What should a Musalli do if his wudhu breaks whilst praying behind an Imam? Should he remain in the Saff? What happens if he is in the first Saff, and there are many rows behind him? He would end up crossing infront of other Musallies. 2) If he leaves, should the person… read more »
Assalamu ‘alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu Mufti Sahab, “Is working in a winery or a “salumificio” (a place in which pork-meat “salami” is produced) permissible for a Muslim? I’m not asking regarding the actual manufacturing/production of haram foods and drinks, but rather for example working as deliverer, ware-houseman or office worker/employee..” Answer … read more »