Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question What school is the SeekersGuidance zakat calculator based on, and what is the Fiqh school of SeekersGuidance? Shaykh Faraz Rabbani discusses the Fiqh calculation methodology employed by SeekersGuidance. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. He studied under renowned […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question If a woman with three brothers and a mature son becomes a widow, then who is obligatory to provide for her food, housing, clothes, and health? Her brothers or her son? Answer The obligation to provide for her rest with her children—male and female—is equal in this regard—as long […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is the hadith “give charity as it stands in the way of calamity” authentic? Are there Quranic verses supporting the notion that charity prevents grief and hardship? I’m cautious about hadith authenticity due to potential fabrication. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Can I Pay Zakat to a Sick Person to Cover Their Medical Expenses? Shaykh Faraz will provide guidance on identifying the recipients of Zakat, including those with illnesses requiring substantial financial expenses. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani is a recognized specialist scholar in the Islamic sciences, having studied under leader scholars from […]