Zakat (Hanafi)

August 17, 2025 4 mins

Did Imam Abu Hanifa Err on Zakat al-Fitr’s Monetary Form?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question How should we respond to claims that Imam Abu Hanifa erred by allowing zakat al-fitr to be given in money, and that this contradicts the Sunna of giving it in food? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are in good faith […]
August 4, 2025 1 min

Should I Use the Silver Price from 2018 or Today’s Rate to Calculate Zakat? ...

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Should I use the silver price from 2018 or today’s rate to calculate zakat? Shaykh Faraz Rabbani clarifies whether zakat should be calculated using the silver price from 2018 or the current rate. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of […]
July 31, 2025 1 min

How Do I Calculate Zakat on Mixed Lawful and Unlawful Income?—Shaykh Faraz Rab...

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question How do I calculate zakat on mixed lawful and unlawful income? Answer In this video answer, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains how to approach zakat calculation when one’s income includes both lawful and unlawful earnings. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive […]
July 22, 2025 1 min

Am I Required to Repay Zakat If 20% Was Deducted as an Admin Fee? – Shaykh Far...

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Am I required to repay Zakat if 20% was deducted as an admin fee? Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains the ruling on zakat donations when a portion is deducted as an administrative fee. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. […]
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