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I have received gold jewelry as gifts from my husband & mum-in-law. Some is for my children when they grow up. I do not work and have no income.Do I have to pay Zakaat?

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Is it right to give my brother a zakat to help him at his college. Although he works, but his sallary can’t afford his lessons

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Rules relating to Debt and zakaat.

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I would like to know whether you can pay next years zakat this year, with regards to the collection for the earthquake victims in India at our local mosque.

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A book refers a Maseehah Hadith-interest can be used to build Orphange’s and the like. Please clarify this.

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I have read in a book that if there is an outstanding debt of R120,000 on a house worth R120,000 the entire amount is exempt from Zakaat. Is that correct?

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I have discharged my Zakaat to a reputable organisation, but I have discovered that they bank the Zakaat money and distribute it during thecoming year as the need arises.

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Upon whom is Qurbani (sacrificing an animal) compulsory?

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Is investing in 401(K) even halaal?

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Is it Ok to give Zakat to charitable institutions, hospitals etc. when we know that they might use the money on non-Muslims as well?

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Zakaat on Shares.

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Is it necessary for a Zakat giver to let the Zakat recipient know he/she is being paid Zakat?

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Can interest earned on the bank account be used to offset bank charges (mainly govt taxes) for that same account or other accounts.

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In the US there is a retirement program called 401(k) plan. How do we pay Zakat on the 401(k) plan since it is not in out posession till the age of 59 1/2.

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Does one have to be in possession of wealth for twelve months for that wealth to be liable for zakaat?

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Could you please elaborate on what is the Nisaab for Zakaat where a person has Cash.

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Please advise how I can calculate 2.5% on gold jewellery as some were gifts and the rest I purchased.

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I have a piece of land which is not under my use currently so Is Zakat compulsory on this land?

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Is Zakat to be paid for the same money stored yearly or is to be paid once only?

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If I had $1000 in stocks last lunar year and $2000 in stocks this year, is Zakat payable on $2000 or $1000.

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