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Nisab, Calculation & When Zakat Is Due
410 fatawa from 7 South African Darul Iftas on Nisab, Calculation & When Zakat Is Due, part of Zakat & Charity. Newest first; every fatwa links to the page where its Darul Ifta published it.
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Nisab, Calculation & When Zakat Is Due fatawa — page 7 of 11
- Mufti Online18 Jul 2016
Zakaat on loans that are owed to one
1. I have 1500 dollar cash with myself and my sister borrowed 500 euros from me 3 years before and my brother borrowed 500 dollars from me 3 years…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online19 May 2016
Zakaat on property
Which amount zakaat should be paid on, rent received or value of rental investment property?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online18 May 2016
Calculating zakaat on investments
I have invested some money in a telecoms company through a family member. The shares are not available to the general public and only to employees,…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online16 May 2016
Zakaat on property
I adopted Islam three years back and have married a Muslim man. I want to know issues related to zakaat. I own a house and land which I purchased…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online21 Apr 2016
The mother of a zakaatable family inheriting a large some of money
A family was eligible for zakaat. The mother in this family just inherited a fairly large sum of money from a deceased relative. However, she says…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online16 Apr 2016Roman Urdu
Zakaat ka hisaab karna
Meri umar 23 saal he or mera source of income kuch nahi he. Lekin phr bhi pocket money or eidi etc se merey pass approximately 70,000 he or 10 tola…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online13 Mar 2016
Government allowance
I live in the UK with one kid. My kid's dad lives in another country. Because I am a single mum and have no job, I receive some benefits from the…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online29 Feb 2016
Zakaat on a compulsory fund
Is there zakat on GP Fund which is a fund for government employees?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online15 Feb 2016
Nisaab of zakaat
If a person has a certain amount of cash only, has he to base his calculation for determining the nisaab based on existing rate of silver or gold?…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online11 Feb 2016
Zakaat on the capital amount in a mudhaarabah transaction
Is zakaat compulsory on the capital amount in a mudhaarabah transaction?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online10 Feb 2016
Zakaat on flats
I have two small flats. First one I bought with the intention that I have a house to live on. Later I bought a second one and changed my intention…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online5 Jan 2016
Changing one's zakaat date
1) Is it permissible for a person to change his zakaat date to an earlier date due to him e.g. being out the country on a yearly basis at the same…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online4 Jan 2016
Zakaat on land purchased with the intention of resale
Does one need to pay zakaat on land purchased abroad in 2008 with the intention of selling in the future? Currently the land is vacant as the prices…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam15 Dec 2015
If a person owns a house and uses it for rental income, will zakaat be calculated just on the income generated through it or on the value of property as well?
If a person owns a house and uses it for rental income, will zakaat be calculated just on the income generated through it or on the value of…
Ismail Desai - Mufti Online12 Dec 2015
Zakaat on pension fund
I belonged to a Pension Fund at work however it was disbanded and I moved the monies to a retirement annuity. This money is only available to me at…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online30 Nov 2015
Zakaat on rent received from an extra house
I understand that Zakaat is not payable on an extra house. But if the extra house is rented and I am not receiving the rent because I live abroad…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online26 Nov 2015
Is zakaat compulsory on an extra house
Does a person have to pay zakaat on an extra house he bought and which is rented out? Similarly does one have to pay zakaat on the rent?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online18 Nov 2015
Is zakaat obligatory if one is in overdraft
I am married with a three month old son. My wife and I both work. We live in a very modest lifestyle and Alhamdulliah just about manage to afford…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online17 Nov 2015
Wealth acquired before one's zakaat date
My question is for zakaat, wealth should remain with a person for an "entire lunar year" then zakaat becomes wajib. My question is if a person has…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online14 Nov 2015
Money obtained before the zakaat date
The condition of Zakaat is that "One should have amount equal or greater than Nisaab amount for more than one year before Zakaat can be paid". My…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online20 Oct 2015
Zakaat on inheritance which one received after several years
We inherited some jewellery from our parents, which was in the locker and after dad's death, we lost the access to the locker. Until recently we…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online14 Oct 2015
Money received before one's zakaat date
My understanding is that for zakat; Nisab amount should be kept for more than one year. My question is if someone gets 10 Lakh two weeks before…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online5 Oct 2015
Zakaat on extra clothes and books
1. I want to ask that if Zakaat is compulsory on the clothes which are rarely used i.e This time almost everyone has wardrobes filled with clothes…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online17 Sep 2015
Adjusting the zakaat rate
a) Do you agree with those scholars that say that an adjusted rate of Zakaat i.e. 2.577 % should be used when the figures used to calculate ones…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online14 Sep 2015
Calculating zakaat on investments
I am a widow since four months. I have two daughters which are married. I don't have any brothers. In the presence of my husband there were 13 lacs…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online2 Sep 2015
Calculating one's zakaat when one has cash, gold and gold coins
I have tried calculating my zakaat but unfortunately I get quite confused when gold is added. Will really appreciate some guidance on this. 1. I…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online2 Sep 2015
Changing one's zakaat date
1) Is it permissible for a person to change his annual zakaat date to a more suitable date? 2) Do you agree with an adjustment to the zakaat rate if…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online30 Aug 2015
Zakaat on items that one intends selling which were obtained for free
I obtained items for free with the intention of resale. Despite the fact that I get them for free, must Zakaat still be paid on their current market…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online23 Aug 2015
When does zakaat become waajib
I am a student at university. In possesion I have money that was given to me to cover university expenses. I have around R5000. By the end of the…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online16 Aug 2015
Zakaat on collaterals
I have a shop, and pay 1200 as rent. I have given some money as security to the landlord. Should I add this security money while calculating nisaab…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online15 Aug 2015
Zakaat on money loaned to people
I have loaned some money to a relative and wanted to know while paying zakaat, do I have to include the loaned amount or only when I receive it?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online10 Aug 2015
Zakaat on money owed to a person
At work, I have got a lot of leave days due to me for the last two years of employment. The company has agreed to pay me out for these leave days.…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online3 Jun 2015
Zakaat on shares in property investments
How is Zakaat calculated on shares in property investments, e.g. Al-Mabroor Property Investments etc. a) Is Zakaat payable on the entire investment…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online3 Jun 2015
Zakaat on rental income
Do I have to pay the Zakaat on rental income after taking away all expenses or I have to pay Zakaat on the purchase price of the house?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online2 Jun 2015
Zakaat on unit trust investments
When paying zakaat on unit trusts investments, does one pay on the original amount invested or the current value?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online23 May 2015
Zakaat on debts owed to a person in lieu of merchandise sold
Is zakaat payable on outstanding debts owed to a person in lieu of merchandise sold? If the debt is paid after few years, will zakaat have to be…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online23 May 2015
Zakaat on debts owed to a person in lieu of services carried out
Is zakaat payable on outstanding debts owed to a person in lieu of services carried out e.g. accountant’s fees, lawyer’s fees, etc? Will one include…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online19 May 2015
Zakaat on shares
I have shares with my company. I have held an x amount of shares for an entire year. This year the share value is unchanged from last year. Is the…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online14 May 2015
Paying zakaat on gold and cash together
For zakaat, the cash is totaled up and 2.5 % is to be paid, but gold jewellery and silver are they separate? For example, someone has gold above the…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online14 May 2015
Zakaat related questions
I have relatives who were not on the straight path and ignorant about Islam and now I want to help them to do their zakaat, so I have a number of…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee
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