Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is my 22-year-old brother eligible for zakat if he depends on my parents? Does buying a high-end phone invalidate Zakat? Is a delayed intention valid? If invalid, must I repay it as zakat or count it as charity? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Can I assist my father in repaying my brother with the funds he unknowingly lost? Would this be considered Zakat, Sadaqa, or something else? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question. […]

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 […]