Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question If a person has a lot of wealth but only pays the obligatory zakat and does not give more in charity, is he considered stingy? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all worlds. Peace and […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question My mother is handicapped, which limits my ability to invest my wealth or earn income. I have to pay significant zakat on the inheritance I received from my grandparents, and I feel this doesn’t honor their hard work. Does Islam provide exceptions for someone in my situation? What can […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question If I am 19 but still do not have access to the money, who is responsible for paying zakat on a trust fund exceeding the nisab amount set up by my mother—me or my mother? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Can I give Zakat to cover the medical expenses of an immediate relative? Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat addresses the criteria for zakat recipients and highlights if family members qualify for zakat. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in […]