Nasihah (Advice): Discharging of Zakaat – From the perfecrtion of one’s Islam Sayyiduna Alqamah (radiyallahu anhu) reported that Nabi (Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) told them, “The perfection of your Islam lies in discharging the Zakaat of your wealth.” [Musnad Bazzar] ______________________________ Question and Answer: A tenant is …
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The Fiqh of Zakaat – Presentation
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Nasihah (Advice): Beware of oppressing one’s heirs Rasulullah sallahu alaihi wa sallam said, “Sometimes a man and a woman live in the obedience of Allah for sixty years then before they die they cause such harm in their bequests that Jahannam becomes warranted for them.” [i.e. They cause harm …
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Nasihah (Advice): Zakaat repels evil Jaabir Radiyallahu anhu reported: A man among his people sked, “O Messenger of Allah, what do you think of a man who pays Zakaat on his wealth?” The Messenger of Allah, sallahu alaihi wa sallam said, “Whoever pays Zakaat on his wealth, evil will …
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Nasihah (Advice): Eagerness to give charity is sweetness of Imaan Sayyiduna Abdullah ibn Mu’awiyyah Radhiyallahu Anhu reports that Nabi Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said, “Whoever does three deeds will taste the sweetness of Imaan: one who worships Allah alone, who declares there is no God but Allah and one who gives …
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Nasihah (Advice): The best of deeds Sayyiduna Abdullah Bin Masood Radhiyallahu Anhu reports that Nabi Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said: “The best of the deeds or deed is the (observance of) prayer at its proper time and kindness to parents.” (Muslim) ______________________________ Question and Answer: If a person …
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Nasihah (Advice): Give charity and seek forgiveness excessively Sayyiduna Abdullah Bin Umar Radhiyallahu Anhu reports that Rasoolullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said: “O womenfolk, you should give charity and seek forgiveness excessively, for I saw you (womenfolk) amongst the majority of the dwellers of the Hell-fire.” A wise lady …
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Nasihah (Advice): Praise of Good Deeds – Glad Tidings for a Believer Sayyiduna Abu Zarr Radhiyallahu Anhu reports that it was said to Rasoolullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam: “What is your opinion about the person who has done good deeds and the people praise him?” He said: “It is …
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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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