January 14, 2009
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Q. I had not paid zakat for 24 years. When my husband’s estate was sold, I was asked if I had paid zakah on my jewelry. The estate told me that they had right over my jewelry because I did … Continue reading
January 12, 2009
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Q. Our neighbor is very poor. Their house is on foreclosure. Can I give them my zakat. They have little kids too? A.If your neighbor is Muslim and eligible for zakaat, then by all means you can give them your … Continue reading
November 26, 2008
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Q. Can gold and platinum be worn? A. Men cannot wear platinum nor can they wear gold. ( Fathul-Al-Bari, Volume 12, page 438 ) As for woman, they can enjoy both these luxuries. Also take a peek at the following … Continue reading
November 9, 2008
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Q. We were at a get together. A lot of us are of the opinion that charity is good to give. Many of us give our parents our charity. Some debate has occurred. Can one give parents zakat? And why … Continue reading
October 29, 2008
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Q. I got a gift. Must I pay the Zakat on it, or must the one who gave me the gift pay the Zakat on it? Like for example, my husband… A. If the gift was money, gold, silver or, … Continue reading
October 29, 2008
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Q. Must I inform my mother that I am giving her Zakat? A. YOU CANNOT GIVE YOUR MOTHER, FATHER, GRANDPARENTS, AND ALL THOSE THAT GO UPWARDS ON THIS CHAIN, NOR CAN YOU GIVE CHILDREN, GRANDCHILDREN, GREAT GRAND CHILDREN AND ALL … Continue reading
October 27, 2008
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Q1. I took out a loan and still paying the loan amount. I also took a loan to help pay for my brother’s schooling. I am worth 250 000 dollars and I have a debt of 375 000 dollars. How … Continue reading