Do I pay zakat on student loans?

QuestionWhat is the ruling on paying zakat on student loans? For example, let’s say I pay zakat every Ramadan. So in 2026, I would pay it in the last 10 days of Ramadan in March. In September of 2025 the government gives me $10,000. I use it to pay my tuition for the first semester, … Read more

Can I accept scholarship’s donated from haram sources?

Question:Asalamu alaykum, I recently received a scholarship from Alberta Golf Foundation to assist me in paying my university tuition. In the congratulations email they explicitly mention that “The scholarships we provide each year are funded in part from our participation in working the Starlight Casino – West Edmonton Mall for a couple of days every … Read more