Zakah on the wealth of a person who is not of sound mind
ZAKAH ON THE WEALTH OF A PERSON WHO IS NOT OF SOUND MIND Q: What if someone is mentally incapacitated but owns wealth—does zakah apply?A: Yes, zakah still applies to his wealth. Wallahu Alam
Fiqh of Zakah
Zakah on behalf of parents
ZAKAH ON BEHALF OF PARENTS Q: Can I pay zakah on behalf of my father if he refuses to do it himself?A: Only with your father’s permission. Zakah is an act of worship and requires intention. There is a scholarly consensus on this. Q: What if I know how much zakah my father owes and … Read more
Q: What if I voluntarily gave part of my inheritance or money to another heir?
What if I voluntarily gave part of my inheritance or money to another heir? Once the money is transferred as a gift, the recipient is now responsible for including it in their zakah calculation. Wallahu Alam
Zakah on lent money
Zakah on lent money Q: Do I have to pay zakah on money I lent to someone else?A: It depends on the financial status of the borrower: Scenario: The borrower is wealthy and capable of repaying Example:If you lent $20,000 and you have $1,000,000 in your account: Scenario: The borrower is struggling or refuses to … Read more