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?
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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?
Q&A: Mongol invasion, Ibn Taymiyyah’s fatwa & the Khilafah
The following is a translation from Arabic. Question: Can you explain the fatwa of Ibn Taymiyyah, with respect to fighting the invading Tartars, and his proclamation of Jihad against them? There are some who argue, that from this fatwa we can deduce that this is the methodology to establish the Khilafah, as the Khaleefah was reappointed … Continue reading Q&A: Mongol invasion, Ibn Taymiyyah’s fatwa & the Khilafah
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