Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question I regularly give money to my parents. If I give it to them on a particular date every month and their zakat year is complete before that date in a particular month do they have to include what I will give them in their zakatable assets before I give […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I would like to know what deductions are permissible from the amount owed due to the liabilities I have. I have listed the potential deductions I believe I can make or have questions about, and Insha’Allah, I hope you can clarify which can be deducted and which cannot be […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I take land on contract and cultivate it. On the purchase of everything, the government collects 17% to 20% tax from us, whether for agricultural or domestic use. Can the tax amount be deducted? We pay ‘ushr by selling the crop. And how much is owed to the owner […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I have a decent amount of gold. Every year, I pay Zakat, and for that purpose, I take money from my husband because I’m not doing any job. So is this right, or should I sell my gold jewelry to pay off my Zakat? I’ve been doing this for […]