Q: A person has two out buildings on his property which he rents out. One is attached to the house which he is living in, he is also earning a salary. His total monthly income is more than double the zakaat nisaab amount. However, by the middle of the month, he doesn’t have any money left. He also owes his wife and some relatives some money. Is it permissible for such a person to accept Zakaat?
Q: We have a joint family system. I am financially stable but my elder brother is struggling to survive. He is married and his wife shares a kitchen with us.
My question is can i give Zakat to my elder brother? As i said we have a shared kitchen, so I'm afraid if i give Zakat to my elder brother and with that money he brings some food, so that food will be halal for me? Even though it is not my intention that my brother bring food and share with us, but if some day it happens then what should i do?
Q: Will Zakaat be discharged by sponsoring a student (presumably poor and unable to pay the fess) at a Darul Uloom or Madressa?
Q: Can we give our zakat to a president fund raiser for a dam?
Q: Please advise whether a father or mother can give their adopted children their zakaat money if they are entitled to collect zakaat.
Q: Could Moulana please assist with the following regarding Islamic organizations collecting zakaat:
1. Are we (the committee) the wakeels of the donor or the recipient?
2. If we become the wakeels of the recipients, will the zakaat of the donors be discharged as soon as they hand over to any member of the committee?
3. In the case of na baaligh children who are a legible to receive zakaat, who is their wakeel/guardian? Can it be a member of the committee since these kids generally have non Muslim parents. (They attend madrasah in the locations but most of them are the only Muslims in their homes).
4. Any other advice or guidance will be much appreciated.
Q: Can a mother in law give zakaah to her son in law? Is it permissible?
Q: Can we give zakat of 10 hazar ruppee every month to one brothers children who are small. The brother is divorced and he has to provide for his kids who are living with his ex wife. The brother has married again and has to support his wife and his dad and he earns so less that he cannot afford to give 10 hazar to his children. Can the sister and other family members like cousins pay zakat to him so he can pay his children?
Q: My aunt is a stroke patient, she is mentally and physically paralised. I would like to help her with zakat money. Can I buy her medicines or other stuff for her with zakat money. Since she is not mentally stable I can not make her the owner of the wealth. She has a son and a husband but I dont trust them to spend the money on her.
Q: I am self employed. My business has been struggling for the past 7 months. I have not been able to meet my commitments by paying my suppliers who have now stopped my account. I am not able to provide for my family the way I used to. Allhamdullilah I have been able to provide food with the mercy of Allah. I know I can turn my business around with some financial help. I place my faith and trust in Allah.
My question is that when I ask for financial help, my fellow brothers want to offer me Zakaat. I am shocked, confused and don't know if I am a Zakaat candidate. Alhamdulillah I have everything besides money and no business. I am in big debt as well. Do I qualify for Zakaat, as I am not comfortable with it. I have to consider my family as well.