March 14, 2026
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Q: Do we need to pay sadaqatul fitr for children ? Wife?A: A father having the nisab (minimum requirement of money to start giving zakaah) will pay it for his children that are not yet mature.He can also deduct this … Continue reading
March 7, 2026
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Question: An individual possesses $100,000 in liquid assets (cash) and has a mortgage with annual installments totaling $60,000, for ones calculation, does one deduct the annual debt obligation from the zakatable base? We seeing mixed opinions online. You have implied … Continue reading
March 7, 2026
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Question:If my spouse held a 401(k) for only six months, how does the Hanafi Zakat anniversary affect its calculation? Answer: In the Hanafi* school, Zakat is calculated based on your total wealth on your established Zakat date (e.g., the 10th … Continue reading
March 7, 2026
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Q: Does child need to pay zakah on investments made by his parents for him. He has about 345 000. He is 9. We see some say yes, some say no. Clarify. A: If you follow the Hanafi school, no … Continue reading
February 16, 2026
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Q: Can a child receive Zakah when it is known that the parents are irresponsible in how they handle money? For at least food? A: A minor is eligible to receive Zakat provided they meet the criteria of need. While … Continue reading
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