zakat

Borrowing from Zakaat funds

Nasihah (Advice): Zakaat wards off evil   Sayyiduna Jabir radiyallahu anhu reported: A man from among his people said,“O Messenger of Allah, what do you say regarding a man who pays Zakaat on his wealth?” Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said, “Whoever pays Zakaat on his wealth, his evil will depart …

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Zakaat on Paintings and Painting Equipment

Nasihah (Advice): Eagerness to give Zakaat grants sweetness of faith Sayyiduna Abdullah Ibn Muawiyah radiyallahu anhu reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said: “Whoever does three deeds will taste the sweetness of faith: one who worships Allah alone, one who declares there is no God but Allah and who gives Zakaat …

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The outstanding payment of Zakaat over lost or stolen wealth is waived

Nasihah (Advice): Eagerness to give Zakaat is sweetness of faith Sayyiduna Abdullah Ibn Muawiyah radiyallahu anhu reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said: “Whoever does three deeds will taste the sweetness of faith: one who worships Allah alone, one who declares there is no God but Allah and who gives Zakaat …

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Can an adopted child give Zakat to their adoptive parents?

  Nasihah (Advice): Eagerness to give Zakaat grants sweetness of faith Sayyiduna Abdullah Ibn Muawiyah radiyallahu anhu reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said: “Whoever does three deeds will taste the sweetness of faith: one who worships Allah alone, one who declares there is no God but Allah and who gives …

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Is Zakaat payable on 9 Carat Jewellery?

  Nasihah (Advice): The virtue of Zakaat Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah radiyallahu anhu reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Whoever carries out three deeds will taste the sweetness of Imaan: one who worships Allah alone, one who declares there is no God but Allah and one who gives Zakaat from …

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Zakaat on an estate which has not been wound up

  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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Calculating Zakaat on a loan

  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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Using Zakaat for animal welfare

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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Is Zakaat payable on sterling silver jewellery?

  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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