Rulings that every Muslim should know about Zakat; set in a question and answer format, it covers many contemporary issues revolving around money, gold, silver and merchandise.
Category: Charity
Essential questions and answers regarding Zakat al-Fitr
It is incumbent upon every Muslim to seek knowledge and learn, more so before a particular act of worship is obligated upon him. Below is a concise summary of the basic rulings of Zakat Al-Fitr.
Fiqh of fasting & zakat al-fitr
A leaflet which summarises the most important rulings of fasting and zakat al-fitr.
Is it Permitted to Distribute Some of the Udhhiyah Meat to Non-Muslims?
Allaah does not forbid you to be just and kind to those who do not fight against you on account of religion…
Offering Udhhiyah Sacrifice on Behalf of a Deceased Person – 1
The first opinion regarding sacrificing Udhiyyah on Eid al-Adhaa on behalf of a deceased person.
The Many Benefits of Charity
Twenty benefits for a person who gives in charity, also the Prophet’s advice for those who are unable to give in charity
Paying Zakaah on Loans
In donating Zakaah, there is confusion with the issue of loans. Does a person have to donate Zakaah on a loan? If so, who pays the Zakaah?
Questions and answers regarding Zakat al-Fitr
A series of essential questions and answers regarding Zakat al-Fitr, answered by Shaykh Ibn Baz, Ibn Uthaymeen and other scholars.
Giving Charity to the non-Muslims
Allaah does not prevent you from kindness and justice with those who do not fight you nor expel you from your homes.
Does Zakat al-Fitr have to be distributed locally – 2
The noble Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saaleh al-Uthaymeen (may Allaah have mercy on him) was asked about the ruling of transferring Zakaat al-Fitr from its place of obligation?
Does Zakat al-Fitr have to be distributed locally – 1
I sent my Zakaat al-Fitr to my family in Egypt in order that they distribute it there even though I am a resident of Saudi Arabia. Is this action correct?