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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 9 of 11
- Mufti Online31 Aug 2013
Changing one's zakaat date
I have always had my Zakaat anniversary as the 15 of Ramadaan. If I wish to change this date is it possible? Let's say I wish to from next year…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online26 Aug 2013
Zakaat on property
Is Zakat due on the current market value of the land or the original value at which it was bought given that the land is still in my possesion? Also…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online17 Aug 2013
When to calculate Zakaat
I have a monthly income of R10 000 which is paid on the 1st of every month. At the end of the month I barely have anything left. I also have no…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam9 Aug 2013
How should I calculate my annual zakath especially emphasizing what are the expenses I could deduct from my income?
I’m a professional in the field of Accounts presently working in Doha Qatar. Could pls let me know how should I calculate my annual zakath…
Ismail Desai - Ask Imaam4 Aug 2013
How does one calculate Zakat on Inventory for sale?
How does one calculate Zakat on Inventory for sale? does the inventory have to be in one's possession for one lunar year to enable one to pay zakat…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Mufti Online29 Apr 2013
Is zakaat waajib on a person who is still paying monthly instalments on his car
If a person bought a car but hasnt paid in full. Eg. the car costs R100 000 and monthly he is paying R2000 towards the car. His total cash is R50…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online22 Apr 2013
Zakaat on graded Mandela coins
I have a few graded Mandela R5 coins (year 2000 and 2008) that I have acquired. They are legal tender, but because of their demand and rarity, I…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam16 Apr 2013
How To Calculate Zakaat On Gold Jewellery?
I divorced recently. Now im staying with my parents.All my things ( clothes, jewellery, household materials, etc.,) are still with my ex-husband and…
Ismail Desai - Mufti Online23 Mar 2013
Zakaat on an apple orchard
A brother owns an apple orchard, which consists of 500 trees. How would he calculate his zakaat? (He is of the shaafee maslak)
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online23 Mar 2013
Zakaat on missing jewellery
Some years ago, there were some riots in a certain place. The valuables from the house were placed elsewhere. Some were taken to the business, which…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online13 Feb 2013
Zakaat on crops
A person grows crops. Every week or 2nd week, he harvests his crops. When should he pay zakaat and what amount?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online11 Feb 2013
Paying zakaat on loaned money before it is returned
Someone let another borrow money. Is zakat to be payed on that amount of money that he let another borrow at the end of each year? or is it due…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online22 Nov 2012
Who will pay Zakaat on the deposit for renting out a property?
A landlord has asked for a deposit to rent out his property. Who would be liable for the zakaah on the amount annually?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam17 Sep 2012
Kindly calculate Zakaat for following: Cash on hand R20000. Car financing bal.R25000. Monthly car installment R1450.
Kindly calculate Zakaat for following: Cash on hand R20000. Car financing bal.R25000. Monthly car installment R1450. Shukran.
Moulana Ismail Desai - Mufti Online4 Sep 2012
Some Zakaat related Questions
Have a sum of money in a Credit Union (CTCL) as savings eg $15,000.00 and receiving divident annually? Have a saved sum of $10,000.00 in an…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online4 Sep 2012
Working out the Zakaat Nisaab
On what is the zakaat nisaab worked out on?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online3 Sep 2012
Zakaat on Mahr which was not received till the husbands death
My father died without giving the meher money to my mother. After my father's death my mother will get the meher money from his property. Then is it…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online2 Sep 2012
Zakaat of a bottle store owner
Is Zakaat acceptable from one who engages in the business of selling alcohol? Can he give sadaqah from his wealth?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online2 Sep 2012
Zakaat on property
If we have bought land at a cost of 10lakhs & we kept that land for a period of 6 years & then we sold at 26.5 lakhs. Do we have to give zakaat on…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online2 Sep 2012
How should the price of Sadaqatul Fitr be calculated?
Can Sadaqatul Fitr be calculated by the price of flour, as in the place I stay, wheat and barley is not found (or very difficult to find), and dates…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online1 Sep 2012
Zakaat when one has Debts
I have taken a flat on instalment for 1,850,000 Indian Rs. I have given 500,000Rs out as initial payment. I still have to pay the remaining amount.…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online30 Aug 2012
How does Government Taxes affect our Zakaat
In South Africa, Government taxes can amout to 40% of ones income. If any, how does this affect our annual zakaat?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam31 Jul 2012
Regarding the proceeds, doesn’t the money have to be in your possession for a year before it is zakaatable
Regarding the proceeds, doesn’t the money have to be in your possession for a year before it is zakaatable
Mufti Faisal bin Abdul Hameed - Mufti Online9 Jul 2012
Zakaat on Mahr Received After the Husband's Death
My father died without giving the mehr money to my mother. After my father's death my mother will get the mehr money from his property. Is it…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online20 Jun 2012
Zakaat of Partners with a Joint Debt
Three partners (all Muslim A, B, C) start a used car business. All three invest an amount of R 450 000-00 each. Total therefore is R 1 350 000-00.…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online19 Jun 2012
Zakaat on Money Returned by a Supplier
If I transferred monies 3 years ago to a supplier overseas, and until now, the supplier has not sent me the goods nor has he returned my money up…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online18 Jun 2012
Zakaat on the Capital Investment
Please can you help with guidance on the following with regards to Zakaat: My family have made an investment in a Shariah compliant business that…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online18 Jun 2012
Zakaat on Jewellery if One is in Debts
I have jewellery for more than a year. However, I also have a personal loan for the same amount for which I am paying monthly and interest. So I am…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online18 Jun 2012
Date of Zakaat
I want to pay my zakaat and I do not know the exact date. It was between February 18 and end of November when I was 9 years old. I am inclined…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online18 Jun 2012
Zakaat on Cash Kept in Trust By The Bank For the Seller
One is in the process of purchasing a property and pays the deposit to a bank & not the seller of the property. The bank then issues a guarantee (to…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online18 Jun 2012
Amount Upon Which Zakaat is Calculated
On the 1st of Ramadan I had £30,000, by the end of that year I had £15,000 - do I give zakat on £30,000 or on £15,000?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online16 Jun 2012
Calculation of Nisaab of Silver
In the following article on your website: http://alhaadi.org.za/articles/qurbani/668-who-is-required-to-perform-q… is mentioned that "Every adult…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online16 Jun 2012
Zakaat on Various Bank Schemes
Can you please advise the correct procedure for calculating Zakaat in the following situations? Murabaha Car Loan From Albaraka Bank Musharaka House…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online16 Jun 2012
Zakaat If Less Than One Year Passes On The Wealth
By the time of Ramadhaan when my zakaat becomes payable I will still have in my possession the money for the flights, qurbaani and spending money,…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online16 Jun 2012
Uncertainty Of When To Start Calculating Zakaat
If one is not certain of the day that he turned baaligh and years have passed. He paid zakaat for some years but does not know exactly how many…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online16 Jun 2012
Considering a Loan Given as Zakaat
I have given a loan to my cousin and he promised to pay me back in two months time. His financial condition is not good and he will pay late. Can I…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam7 Jun 2012
Valuing gold for Zakat calculation - Average price or Period end price
The price of Gold changes a few times a minute as such over a year it can and does fluctuate considerably for example the closing price for gold…
Mufti Faisal bin Abdul Hameed - Mufti Online31 May 2012
Zakaat on Jewellery Over One's Debts
If a person has a huge loan that he has to pay monthly, does zakaat become obligatory on the gold jewellery that is under his possession.
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online31 May 2012
Zakaat on Provident Fund Contributions
Please advise if Zakaah is payable on a Provident Fund.
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online30 May 2012
Calculating Zakaat In Ramadhaan
My family members and I have always (since I have had to pay, i.e. 7 years) been paying zakaat in Ramadhaan, although we are suppose to pay our…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee
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