Zakaat on Redundant Stock

Q:

  1. Can a person give out redundant stock as zakaat? I.e. He discharges his zakaat by giving out the redundant stock to zakaat recipients, hence offsetting his zakaat.
  2. The original value of the stock was for eg. R20000, but is now only valued at R10000. Will R20000 of his zakaat be discharged or only R10000?

Nikah conducted by a Barelwi Imam

Q: Our Nikah was conducted by a Barelwi Imam as my wife's family follow them. Is there anything to worry about, such as the validity of the nikkah due to it been conducted by a barelvi imam? I don't think I have to investigate what exactly people's beliefs or statuses are. Can I just assume the best and leave the matter?

Status of the Topee

Q: What is the status of the topee in shariat. Many people disregard the wearing of the topee considering it not to be a sunnat or something of no real importance. Please explain in full detail!

Zakaat on Holiday Vouchers and Unique Cell Numbers

Q:

  1. I purchase holiday vouchers at R20 each. I sell most by putting them on R1 auction and they sell at whatever price the auction closes. I do have a buy now price of R130. The company I purchase from retails them R300 each. What price do I use to calculate zakaat?
  2. I sell unique cell numbers. I am about the only person selling, so I can't figure out the market value. I purchase few at set prices and pick up others for free at different stores. Cost of the sim card is R1. The number can be sold for anything bet R200 and R20 000 depending on who the buyer is. How do I calculate zakaat for this.