Question The following text is found in the draft constitution: "Article 140 - Every individual from the individuals of the community (ummah) has the right to derive benefit from public ownership. The State has no right to allow any particular individual to possess, own or utilise publicly owned properties to the exclusion of other citizens." … Continue reading Q&A: Benefiting from Public Property in the Khilafah
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Zakat of Crops and Fruits and the Provision of Treasure Troves
Question My dear Ameer and honorable Sheikh: What are the varieties of crops and fruit on which the Zakat is due? For example there are some who pay the Zakat on oil, what is the standard in that? It is known that the Fifth (al-Khams) is due on buried treasures or treasure troves. My question … Continue reading Zakat of Crops and Fruits and the Provision of Treasure Troves
Q&A: Giving Zakah for other than basic needs?
The following is a translation from Arabic. بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Question: It has been said in our books that a poor person is one who does not have sufficient resources to satisfy his basic needs (food, clothing and shelter) and zakat can be paid to him. But there are other needs which are almost … Continue reading Q&A: Giving Zakah for other than basic needs?
Zakah when there is no Islamic State?
Question: It has been said in our books that a poor person is one who does not have sufficient resources to satisfy his basic needs (food, clothing and shelter) and zakat can be paid to him. But there are other needs which are almost similar to the basic needs and the Islamic State used to fulfill such … Continue reading Zakah when there is no Islamic State?
Regarding the Nisaab for Zakat in Trading Offers
Question Our respected Sheikh, kind greetings, blessings from AllahAssalamu Alaikom Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuhu My question is in relation to the Nisaab of Zakat in trading offers: it was mentioned in Funds in the Khilafah State book, page 142 (English version), that the Nisaab of Zakat in silver-which is 200 Dirhams- becomes 595 grams, or … Continue reading Regarding the Nisaab for Zakat in Trading Offers
Q&A: Hijra from land of the disbelivers & having an Ameer in Dar al-Kufr?
The following is a translation from Arabic. Question 1: In origin is it permitted for Muslims to live in the land of the disbelievers as some ahadith indicate that this is prohibited. The Prophet (saw) said in translation, “I am not responsible for any Muslim who stays among polytheists.” They asked: ‘Why, Apostle of Allah?’ He … Continue reading Q&A: Hijra from land of the disbelivers & having an Ameer in Dar al-Kufr?
Q&A: Is it permissable to use Credit cards?
The following is a draft translation from Arabic. Question: Is it permissable to use Credit cards? Answer:Credit cards are of different types: In one of its types, the card holder would have a certain amount of money in the bank that issues such card (debit card). The card holder would then make purchase by using the … Continue reading Q&A: Is it permissable to use Credit cards?
The Significance of Zakah
The word zakah is derived from its Arabic verbal root, meaning to increase, to purify, and to bless. The origin of the Islamic rule is in the Qur'an where Allah (Subhanahu wa ta’aala) commands: خُذْ مِنْ أَمْوَالِهِمْ صَدَقَةً تُطَهِّرُهُمْ وَتُزَكِّيهِم بِهَا "Take sadaqah (sadaqah) from their property in order to purify and sanctify (zakihim) them" … Continue reading The Significance of Zakah