Zakat & Charity · Subtopic
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.
Subtopics are grouped from each Darul Ifta’s own categories and the fatwa titles, so the count is approximate.
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Sadaqah & Lillah fatawa — page 3 of 19
- Ask Imaam9 Sep 2023
Is Zakat calculated on debts that were written off?
We have a hefty MRA assessment which we are trying to negotiate. At present it's a creditor, we are not going to pay what they are asking for…
- Ask Imaam4 Sep 2023
Giving Zakat on inherited land
Salam Mufti Saab, Hope you’re well. I have inherited a plot of land from my father. I have not decided what to do with it. I wanted to know if Zakat…
Hasan Ahmed Razzak - Ask Imaam19 Aug 2023
Is it permissible to pay Zakaat in advance?
I support a madarasa with the zakat I give in the month of Ramadan every year. One of the guys in the management of the Madarasa now calls me and…
Saleem Ibn Sajawal Khan - Ask Imaam18 Aug 2023
Can one give Zakaat to his parents?
Assalam o alaikum I am from Pakistan,I wanted to ask about zakat distribution? I have heard few scholar's lectures on this but it does not make…
Muhammad I.V Patel - Azaadville18 Jul 2023
Watering Plants As A Form Of Sadaqah
Please advise if the watering of plants/grass etc. is considered sadaqah?
- Camperdown3 Jun 2023
Sadaqatul-fitr, Zakāt, Tarāweeh, Qadhā
As-salamu alaykum wa rahmatuAllah, I have a few things I am not sure if it’s right or not . One of the local masjids I attend takes the Zakat-al…
Arib Raza - Ask Imaam24 May 2023
Can i claim tax return on the donations we give including sadaqah & compulsory Zakat?
AoA, My question is can we claim tax return on the donations we give including sadaqah and compulsory zakat? I live in Sydney Australia and my tax…
Abrar Habib - Camperdown4 May 2023
Calculating Sadaqat ul Fitr
Please explain how to calculate the amount of Fitrah? And what is the purpose of discharging it? I heard it can be discharged according to the value…
Muhammud Luqman Moideen - Ibn Masood25 Apr 2023
Charitable organizations using interest to offset bank charges
An institution has Zakaat and Fitrah funds in their account which includes cash. My questions are: 1) Can the interest funds accrued in the Zakaat…
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Ask Imaam16 Apr 2023
What are the rewards of discharging Zakaat during Ramadhan?
We calculate our due zakat and fitrah money in the month of Ramadan and we accumulate it with parents then our parents disperse that money to needy…
Abdur Rahman Shareef - Ibn Masood6 Apr 2023
Deciding in matters of a charitable trust with consultation
If there are two daughters and an independent male appointed as Trustees to their late father’s charitable trust, are the daughters allowed to ask…
Maulana Abdul Kader Fazlani - Azaadville4 Apr 2023
Replacing Zakaat Funds With Sadaqatul Fitr Funds
An organisation collects Sadaqatul Fitr from the brothers of the community. It then buys groceries and prepares Sadaqatul Fitr hampers for the poor…
- Ask Imaam30 Mar 2023
Is permissible to used zakat money to treat injured animal?
Is permissible to used zakat money to treat injured animal?
Saeed Ahmed Golaub - Ibn Masood28 Mar 2023
Giving rice as Sadqatul Fitr
Can rice be given as Sadaqatul Fitr?
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Azaadville13 Mar 2023
Sadaqah vs Lillah
What is the difference between Sadaqah and Lillah?
- Ask Imaam11 Mar 2023
Deducting expenses before calculating Zakat
If there is a payment due at the end of the month (not a regular expense like rent/water and electricity.. But an expense for a project undertaken)…
Arib Raza - Mufti Online28 Feb 2023
Including an amount in one's zakaat calculation that one set aside for sadaqah
I made an intention that a certain portion of my annual bonus will be set aside for Sadaqah and Lillah. The money is not in a separate bank account…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam26 Feb 2023
Fundraising for a heart transplant
As-salāmu alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh Respected Ulama/Students (and my distant Family in ISLAM), Hope & pray to Allah the Almighty; this…
Muhammad IV Patel - Mufti Online28 Jan 2023
Accepting money as a gift that was supposed to be given in charity
1. My mother wants to offer me her money which she says is earned by halaal means by selling her land. However, I have a doubt in my heart that the…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam21 Jan 2023
Zakat on Shares
Salaams. My company had given me shares (involuntary), around 2010. Ive never even really knew how much was it and actually didn’t bother to check…
Bilal Yusuf Pandor - Ibn Masood17 Jan 2023
Masjid Jamaat membership
Jamaat Contributions. Contributions are expected from all members including students, for which an updated scale of contributions are as follows:…
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Ask Imaam3 Dec 2022
The money given for Zakaat & the money distributed, does it have to be the same?
السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته What if someone gives you his zakaat money to distribute, should you use the specific note of his or any money as…
Ahmad Patel - Ask Imaam25 Nov 2022
Assistance Calculating Zakat
Need assistance in calculating Zakaat. In terms of the Nisaab amount both my wife and I have exceeded this value However what I would like to know…
Tareque Ahmed - Ibn Masood15 Nov 2022
Contributing towards the SPCA
Is it permissible to donate to animal organizations such as the SPCA? If yes, will it be regarded as Lillah?
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Azaadville15 Nov 2022
Discharging Sadaqatul-Fitr With A Cheque
If I hand over a bank cheque to a poor person on the EID day just before going for EID prayer (as it is the best time of paying sadaqatul fitr)…
- Ibn Masood9 Nov 2022
Definition of Lillah, Zakaat, Sadaqah and Kaffarah
What is Lillah, Zakaat, Sadaqah and Kaffaarah?
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Ask Imaam5 Nov 2022
Zakah on rented property
Assalaam can u tell me if I have to pay zakat on my rented property plz I rent the property out to people so that they can stay in the property…
Mudassir Benish - Ibn Masood18 Oct 2022
Ladies raising funds for the Masjid
Some Masaajid opt to organize a “ladies only” Masjid fundraiser. They use this opportunity to put up stalls in the parking-lot of the Masjid where…
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Azaadville20 Sep 2022
Re-purposing Donated Funds
Our committee in the Masjid collected some funds a year ago but now we are not sure if the funds were collected for the masjid or the Madressa. The…
- Ask Imaam28 Aug 2022
What should Zakaat and Fidya be used for?
As salaamu alaykum.w.w. I have some fidya money and want to send to a madrassa for poor students. My own daughter/ son has started a hifz class /…
- Ask Imaam16 Aug 2022
Is Zakat obligatory on raw materials?
Assalamualaikum Mufti Saab, My question is related to Zakat. 1. We are manufacturing chemicals using few other chemicals as raw materials. These raw…
Mirza-Zain Baig - Ibn Masood14 Aug 2022
Accepting a sponsor from a non-Muslim
Can a Muslim accept charity from a non-Muslim like grocery items which is certified Halaal and clothing. If not, then what should the Muslim do with…
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Ask Imaam7 Aug 2022
Can Zakaat be given to a revert Muslim?
As salaam wa alaikum Another question is about zakaah Can we give zakaah to a revert who is living with her Christian boyfriend or husband but not…
Muhammad I.V Patel - Azaadville5 Aug 2022
Settling Debts Of Another As A Form Of Charity
If I pay my father’s debts while he is alive, is it considered charity? As I have made an intention to give a percentage of my income to charity.
- Azaadville12 Jul 2022
Using Funds Donated For A Specific Purpose
If somebody donates money specifically for Musallas in a Masjid, can the money be used for other things in the Masjid project or must it only be…
- Camperdown4 Jun 2022
Is Zakat due on charitable/family foundations?
Salamalaykum wr wb Dear ulamaa and Muftis Does a CHARITABLE FOUNDATION AND A FAMILY FOUNDATION have to pay Zakat? Jasaka allahu khayran for ur time…
Adil Sadique - Camperdown3 Jun 2022
Is permissible to give Sadaqatul Fitr to non-Muslims?
Is allowed to give Sadaqatul Fitr to non-Muslims?
Khalil Tatarstani - Mufti Online11 May 2022
Accepting lillah if a person has savings
May someone who has savings amounting to about 400k accept lillah and if so, will they be sinful for doing so? The person is a widow with a 16 year…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam30 Apr 2022
When is Qurbani and Sadaqatul Fitr Waajib upon me?
Assalaamou alaikoum wa rahmatullahi wa Barakaatuh. I'm confused about the nisab which makes udhiya and sadaqat ul fitr wajib. I possess 14k 18 carat…
Ebrahim Ibn Ahmed Dadan - Ask Imaam27 Apr 2022
What is the amount of Fiṭrah, when should it be given, on what items should it be given and can we give it partly every month?
How much does a person need to give fitra? When we need to give and at what percentage and on what item it is applicable? Can we partly - partly…
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