Khums

In Islam, khums (Arabic: خُمْس‎ Arabic pronunciation: [xums], literally 'one fifth') refers to the required religious obligation of any Muslims to pay one-fifth of their acquired wealth from certain sources toward specified causes. It is treated differently in Shia and Sunni Islam. This tax is paid to the imam, caliph or sultan, representing the state of Islam, for distribution between the orphans, the needy, and the [stranded] traveler.In Sunni Islam tradition, the scope of khums tax has been ghanim, which is defined as the spoils of war.

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Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 1 year ago

Khums and Zakat must be given on its time even if she is in her menstrual period.

Wassalam.

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Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 1 year ago

The amount of £8000 is clear from Khums and does not need to be calculated in any future Khums calculation. Any amount out of which Khums was paid remains exempted from Khums in the future.

Wassalam.

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Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 1 year ago

Half of the Khums is called Sahm Sadat (The share of needy Sadat). It must be given to needy Sadat who are following Ahlul Bayt (AS) and practicing religious rules. The other half of Khums is called Sahm Imam ( The share of Imam) must be given to the Marje' of Taqleed or his authorised deputies or according to his permission.

You can can send it to the office of Marje' Taqleed in Lebanon or any other authorised deputy who will make it reach to the deserving families in Palestine and Lebanon.

Wassalam.

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Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 1 year ago

You need to estimate your savings for the previous years and calculate how much you own now. All what you own since one year of more is applicable for Khums which 20%.

'Wassalam.

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Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 1 year ago

Khums is 20% of everything we own after deducting all our lawful expenses. 
'Wassalam.

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Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 1 year ago

If Khums was due on that property and was not paid by your father, it remains obligatory like a debt which must be paid by his successors.

Wassalam.

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Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 1 year ago

Yes, it is permissible to borrow to pay your obligatory Dues when you don’t have enough cash with you to pay your Khums or other dues.

Wassalam.

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Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 1 year ago

You are responsible to pay Khums on whatever you own including investments on today's value if you did not pay for that investments previously. If you paid previously then no Khums again on that investment unless the value of the investment has increased. In such case you need to pay for the extra amount on the value more that what you have already paid previously. No difference if you receive dividends or not as far as there is a market value of your investment.

Wassalam.

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Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 1 year ago

Yes , you can request your father to send you for Ziyarah. His Khums is his responsibility but if you are sure that he has dues of Khums on him, you can politely request him to consult a trusted Aalim.

Wassalam.

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Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 1 year ago

Bismihi ta'ala

Yes, she can use it, as long as it does not enter into her next khums year. For issues related to khums, and gifts, one should refer specifically to their Marja' Taqleed for details.

And Allah knows best

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Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 2 years ago

You can deduct the expenses already incurred before on on your date of Khums not expenses which be incurred after your date of Khums.

Wassalam.

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Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 2 years ago

This amount is saved or invested for you in your pension fund, that is why you need to calculate how much you have saved and pay it’s Khums on your Khums date.

Wassalam.