Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question In Hanafi fiqh, when gold predominates in an alloy, is zakat calculated on the full weight as gold for both the nisab and the amount due, without distinguishing between different karat levels? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are in good […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question My family claims lineage to the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) through both my mother’s and father’s sides, but I do not have direct, verifiable documentation of this lineage myself. What constitutes valid legal proof of being from the Ahl al-Bayt for the purpose of zakat […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Who must pay Zakat on money held in a child’s name, such as in a child’s bank account, but owned and controlled by the father? Answer I pray you are well. Zakat is due upon the owner of the wealth. Whoever owns the money is the one responsible for paying […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question If I pay part of the price for a property, but ownership has not yet transferred to me, do I owe zakat on the amount I have paid? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. Zakat is due only on wealth one actually possesses and owns. […]