Nasihah (Advice): Seek refuge from debt Sayyidatuna A’aisha Radhiyallahu Anha reports that Rasoolullah Sallallahu Alayhi often used to seek refuge (with Allah) from debt and sin. I said: ‘O Messenger of Allah, how often you seek refuge from debt!’ He said: “Whoever gets into debt speaks and lies, …
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Sadaqatul Fitr – Q & A
Q. What is the status of Sadaqatul Fitr, Waajib, Sunnah etc.? A. Sadaqatul Fitr is Waajib (Fataawa Hindiyyah) Q. On whom is Sadaqatul Fitr Waajib (compulsory)? A. Sadaqatul Fitr is Waajib on every Muslim who has the value of Nisaab on the day of Eid after subtracting debts. Q. I …
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Q: Upon whom is Zakaat compulsory? A: Zakat is compulsory on every sane, mature Muslim who is the owner of Zakātable assets equivalent to the Nisaab value after the passing of a lunar year. Q: Who is regarded to have Nisaab? A: A person who has Zakātable assets equivalent …
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Nasihah (Advice): Zakaat on Trading Stock Sayyiduna Samurah Bin Jundub Radhiyallahu Anhu reports: “Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam ordered us to pay the Sadaqah (Zakaat) on whatever (stock) we intended for trade.” (Abu Dawood) ________________________________________________ Question and Answer: Aslm. I am confused about something regarding my zakaat. Say for purpose of explanation, …
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by Mufti Faraz al-Mahmudi Q: Upon whom is Zakāt compulsory? A: Zakat is compulsory on every sane, mature Muslim who is owner of Zakātable assets equivalent to the Nisab after a passing of a lunar year. Q: Who is regarded to have nisab? A: A person who has Zakātable …
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Nasihah (Advice): Rasulullah’s Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam fasting in the Month of Sha’baan Sayyidatuna Aaisha Radiyallahu Anha says: “The Messenger of Allah did not fast any month more than Shaban; he used to fast (all of) it, or most of it.” (Musnad Ahmad) _____________________________________________ Question and Answer: My …
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Nasihah (Advice): The rights of a Muslim Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah Radhiyallahu Anha reports that Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said, “A Muslim is a brother to a Muslim. He should neither deceive him, nor lie to him, nor disgrace him. Everything belonging to a Muslim is sacred for a Muslim; his honour, …
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Question I am due to calculate zakaat today. I am in possession of wealth in excess of nisaab for which I have calculated the zakaat payable. However Yesterday I received an amount of R105000-00 as a gift . Will I be required to pay zakaat on this amount as well …
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