March 13, 2025
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Q: My families yearly zakah is about $200 000, I lose about 20-40% in transaction costs when giving through organizations. We do not wish to pay for zakah ‘collectors’ hotel stays, rental car fees, them sending 3 paid employees to … Continue reading
March 12, 2025
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Q: Can Zakah money be used to build wells? THe organization is 501(c) (name withheld) A: Walaikumsalam, I am very happy to hear from you. May Allah (SWT) make more people want to do good things like this, InshaAllah. Zakah … Continue reading
March 11, 2025
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Question: I have a shipment coming from china, is zakah due on it? It’s not in my possession, it’s still in the waters.Answer: Possession for Zakah on business inventory is not just about physical possession, but also ownership and control over … Continue reading
March 8, 2025
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Question: Asa: can you make the zakat issue less complicated. We have 401k matters, now this DCPP case, how do we know if we give zakat or not. What are the underlying trigger points to give zakat. No body gives … Continue reading
March 6, 2025
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Question:Is Zakah due on funds held in a Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP) if the money is locked within the account and the account holder cannot withdraw the money before retirement? Answer: A Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP) is a … Continue reading
February 12, 2025
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Q: Asa I own a 7-11 and today my child went to Sunday school and the new mufti refused to take the tuition and said to my children you can come for free. The money of 7-11 is haram and … Continue reading
February 12, 2025
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Q: At Ramadan time employers give the employees zakaat money. Does this qualify as zakaat given? Can we accept zakaat from our company? JAK. A:Asalamualikum, Your inquiry is vague. For learning purposes, let me shed some clarity to your potential inquiry. Zakah is … Continue reading
August 29, 2024
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Q: Asalam alaikum My family appreciates this website. We like the openness and how it benefits us all. In looking at the zakaah inquires and in particular on the case of Br xxxx (name removed by website) I would like … Continue reading
August 28, 2024
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Q: When a person has amount of nisab that person cannot get zakah. Period. I have spoken to a few mufti and they have said that once nisab is attained then zakah does not apply for that person. If you … Continue reading
February 9, 2023
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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The aftermath of an earthquake can be devastating for those affected, leaving many without homes and loved ones struggling to survive in the face of severe cold and limited resources. Despite the best efforts of volunteers, relief efforts have been … Continue reading