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Sadaqah & Lillah
737 fatawa from 6 South African Darul Iftas on Sadaqah & Lillah, part of Zakat & Charity. Newest first; every fatwa links to the page where its Darul Ifta published it.
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Sadaqah & Lillah fatawa — page 1 of 19
- Mufti Online18 Oct 2026
Reward of a person who gives sadaqah but misses his fardh salaah
If a person doesn't offer the 5 daily prayers but they give sadaqah, will Allah accept their sadaqah?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Camperdown9 Sep 2026
Sadaqah Jāriyah for Masjid Renovations on Behalf of a Deceased Son
My son passed away, i want to give sadaqah jariyah to the masjid for the renovations of the masjid, my question is, soon as i deposit the money into…
Abdour-Rahmaan Lim Voon Heek - Azaadville18 Aug 2026
Donating In Charity Instead Of Settling Debts
I would like to know if a person is owing money but still wants to give big amounts on voluntary charity, what can his reward be for the charity…
- Mufti Online14 Jul 2026
Discharging sadaqatul fitr according to the place one is in on the Day of Eidul Fitr
When travelling overseas and the need arises to discharge sadaqatul fitr, e.g. I'm overseas on eid day, will the amount be determined by my home…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Azaadville7 Jul 2026
Utilizing Interest Funds In A Masjid
Can a person use interest money to buy Quraan stands or fans for Masjid use? Everyone who comes to that Masjid will be able to take benefit from it.
- Camperdown9 May 2026
Should You Pay Ṣadaqatul Fitr After Paying Fidya?
Assalamualaykum A person paid fidya due to sickness cannot fast anymore. Must the person also pay sadaqatul fitra? Point to note is; he gives his…
Baba Abu Bakr - Mufti Online7 May 2026
Sharing one's food with domestic helpers
What is the ruling regarding food items etc, that are in the house which the helpers see all the time, is it necessary to share this with them…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online29 Apr 2026
Collecting sadaqah money for a surgery which was then cancelled
I collected funds from people specifically for someone's surgery, and these funds include Sadaqah (charity). However, now that I have the money, the…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Azaadville16 Mar 2026
Who Has To Discharge Sadaqatul Fitr
My niece is now 12 years old and has reached the age of puberty, will she have to give Sadaqatul Fitr?
- Camperdown3 Mar 2026
Paying Sadaqat ul-Fitr/Fidya According to Another Country’s Rate
Assalaamu ‘alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakaatuh. Hope you’re well. If a person living in Africa sends his Sadaqatul Fitr or Fidya to a poor person…
Abdour-Rahmaan Lim Voon Heek - Camperdown17 Feb 2026
Sadaqah on a New Born’s Hair
Assalamualaykum Respected mufti saheb How much sadaqah should one pay on a new born baby’s hair that weighs 62g? Request for duas
Baba Abu Bakr - Camperdown29 Jan 2026
Can a Sayyid Receive Zakaah and Sadaqah?
Assalamualaykum Respected mufti saheb Nabi sallalhu alahi wasaalm Was forbidden to take zakaat and sadaqah Can a sayed take zakaat and sadaqah?…
Abdour-Rahmaan Lim Voon Heek - Ask Imaam8 Oct 2025
Giving zakat money for a feeding scheme - Will this be permissible?
Assalamu alaikum Hazrat Mufti saheb There is a widow who needs food to run her feeding scheme? Will it be permissible for me to give her in kind but…
Aboobakr Siddeeq bin Mufti Amjad Mohammad - Ask Imaam5 Oct 2025
Should I give Sadaqah for mistakenly killing an Animal?
Asalamaulaikum, Hope you are well. I ran over an animal yesterday while on my way from work. I felt really bad. Should I give Sadaqah for killing it.
Hasan Ahmed Razzak - Mufti Online26 Sep 2025
Keeping money aside for sadaqah
I have done a niyyat of giving money in sadaqah and that money is with me (waiting to find someone who is needy). If someone comes to me asking for…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Camperdown13 Sep 2025
Guidance on Nafl Sadaqah
Salam alaikum I take out from my shop every day 2.5% I want to know where can I spend the money? Can I give that money to my relatives for their…
Muhammud Luqman Moideen - Mufti Online1 Sep 2025
Giving clothes as sadaqatul fitr and as qadha of qurbaani
Is it permissible to give Sadaqat ul Fitr and qadha qurbani in the form of clothes? Should they be new clothes or will old clothes in good condition…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam23 Aug 2025
Disposing of interest money to poor Muslims
As Salaamu Alaikum wrwbwa rahmatullahi wa barkat mufti sahab, May Allah(swt) reward you with the best of both the world for this Noble act of yours.…
Muhammad I.V Patel - Ask Imaam16 Aug 2025
How do I calculate Zakat on mortgage?
Salaams, I have a Question regarding Zakat on Mortgage. I know for long term Mortgage I have to calculate Amount owing in a year to calclulate…
Abdullah ibn Mohammed Aijaz - Mufti Online7 Aug 2025
Giving money to non-Islamic charities
Is it permissible to give money to non-Islamic charities like Wateraid or Sightsavers?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Azaadville6 Aug 2025
Paying Income Tax With The Intention Of Sadaqah
Can a person pay income tax to with the intention of giving Sadaqah?
- Ask Imaam31 Jul 2025
Zakat Gift Boxes for Charity - Is this permissible?
Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh Hope Mufti Saheb is well We are doing the ramadaan shoe box gift campaign for Syria with our female…
Faizal Dhada - Camperdown31 Jul 2025
Charity Trust Under One’s Name
Assalamu Alaikum Mufti, I am writing on behalf of my friend regarding the establishment of a charitable fund or trust. My friend is interested in…
Rukunuddin Bin Jahangir - Ask Imaam30 Jul 2025
Do I have to pay Zakaat on my pension funds?
As Salaam u Alaikum. Kindly advise on how to calculate zakaat on the following asset classes - my annual zakaat date is 1st Ramadaan: 1.…
Abrar Habib - Mufti Online23 Jul 2025
Giving sadaqah to a non-Muslim
Can I give sadaqah on behalf of myself and my wife to a non-Muslim?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online19 Jul 2025
Donating to an organization that supports Shias
I sponsor a Hifz Orfan which means I sponsor a child to become a Hafiz and to get an education and to have healthy meals throughout the day but the…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam26 Jun 2025
Can administration costs be taken from zakah money
If i donate zakat money through charity such as Islamic relief Canada and they have administration costs, do I have to add this amount as an…
Saad Haque - Ask Imaam25 Jun 2025
Can I delay discharging zakat of my land which I intend selling?
I purchased a piece of land 10 years back with intention to sell.Every year I use to take out Zakaat on that piece of land along with other…
Hussein Muhammad - Ask Imaam24 Jun 2025
Zakaah to build a mosque
assalam-o-alaikum! I wanted to know if zakat can be givne towards building of a mosque in foreign country.For e.g. for a mosque being built in USA.I…
Muajul I. Chowdhury - Ask Imaam28 Mar 2025
Can you discharge Sadaqatul Fitr in a different location from your place of residence?
Assalamoalikum. I reside in KSA with my family and want to pay Sadqatul Fitr in Pakistan for myself and all my family members. Is it permissible?
Zaakir Ismail - Azaadville25 Mar 2025
Sadaqatul Fitr Discharged In A Foreign Country
If Sadaqatul Fitr is paid a a foreign country what currency and amount should be paid?
- Azaadville24 Mar 2025
When To Discharge Sadaqatul-Fitr
In Hanafi Fataawa I have seen both opinions with regards to giving Sadaqatul Fitr early. One opinion is that Ramadhaan needs to have started, then…
- Ask Imaam7 Mar 2025
Do i have to give Zakaat on my childs wealth?
My small daughter has got some gift as gold and cash. We are bit confused whether we need to give zakat for it. Would you please enlighten us by…
Muhammad I.V Patel - Ask Imaam1 Mar 2025
I'm running business from home. Do I pay my Zakaat on cost price or selling price?
I'm running business from home. Do I pay my Zakaat on cost price or selling price? Please advise. Jazakallah.
Mawlana Mohammed Patel - Mufti Online8 Feb 2025
Misusing funds donated for a specific purpose
There is a Moulana running a school for special needs children. The school was renting a premises and were looking to purchase a property. The…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam1 Feb 2025
Is Zakaat due on jewellery besides gold and silver ?
Is zakat due on platinumjewellery and other expensivemetals other than goldand silver.
Muhammad I.V Patel - Ask Imaam23 Jan 2025
The doors of Sadaqah (باب الصدقة)
Tell me about baab us sadaqah. One of the doors of Jannah. Who still be given the honor of using that door to go to Jannah? How must charity be…
Hasan Ahmed Razzak - Mufti Online21 Dec 2024
Giving zakaat to an organization and asking for the same amount in lillah
A person gave his Zakaat to an organization and told them that that since he is giving them his Zakaat, they should assist him by giving him the…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam2 Dec 2024
Is zakat compulsory per annum on items of gold or only once in a lifetime?
if once paid for zakat for a particular quantity of gold or money, and this gold we keep for several years. For this gold we have to every year or…
AbdulMannan Nizami - Mufti Online17 Oct 2024
Giving sadaqah to one's domestic worker or an Islamic organization
Is it more preferable for me to give sadaqah (old items) to my domestic worker who is a non-Muslim or to a reputable Islamic organization which…
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