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Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

25 Questions

How is Zakat applicable for a salaried employee and what are the rules to be followed in this case?
Zaid Alsalami

Bismihi ta'ala

There is no Zakat in the afore-mentioned situation. In Shi'ah Fiqh Zakat is specific for certain items and particular scenarios.

And Allah knows best.
Any fasting day in t
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Poverty is a test for people who are not poor to examine their obedience in paying Zakat.

No doubt Zakat aims to eliminate poverty.

Wassalam.
I stole some money and have since repented. I can’t return it as the company I stole from no longer exists. Does previous charity before I repented wipe away that debt?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

You must do every thing you can to return the money to its owners either directly to them or to their inheritors if they are dead.

If you tried your best and could not reach to them, then it must be given to the Marja' of Taqleed who will distribute it to the poor as Majhool al-Maalik (unknown owner) on behalf of the real owners.

Wassalam.
Is it permissible to donate to charity or a food drive cans of non-halal chicken soup that were accidentally acquired while buying other foodstuff?
Abolfazl Sabouri

It is permissible to donate to nun-Muslims