1. Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims
  2. Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

92 Questions

I am earning and I am saving a portion of my salary to be able to buy a house in the next 3-4 years and another portion to perform Hajj. Do I have to pay Khums on this whole saved amount?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Yes. Khums is obligatory on us for any amount saved.

'Wassalam.
I am 17 years old and am currently employed on a casual job. Is it required now for me to pay my Khums and Zakat?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

If you have any amount which remained after spending your usual lawful  livelihood expenses, Khums will be obligatory in that amount, no matter how small it is. If all your income is spent on your usual lawful expenses and nothing remains, then no Khums on you.

Wassalam.
I have savings in various companies in stock exchange. Last year I paid Khums on its market value. For this year, do I need to pay Khums on the increased value of the shares since last year?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Yes, as the extra amount is a new income which you have earned. If the value is less than what you have paid, then no Khums.

Wassalam.
Why it is obligatory to pay a portion of Khums compulsorily to Syed families only and not to others? Does this differentiation not encourage a caste system in the religion of Islam?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Islam does not allow the needy Sayeds to receive Zakat from people, and instead of that, kept for needy pious Sayeds a share in Khums. It is a matter of keeping the respect of the family of the Prophet (SAWA) with out any differentiation or discrimination. Non Sayed needy persons are allowed to receive Zakat while needy Sayeds are not allowed to receive Zakat. Justice requires providing a source away from Zakat to help needy Sayeds which is in fact Sahm e Sadat.

Wassalam.