What is the Islamic ruling on any missed years of not paying Zakat? How do I rectify this?
The majority of scholars hold that missed Zakat is like a debt that should be repaid, and the most deserving one to be given His due is that which is […]
How do I figure out a Zakat amount to pay? When do I pay it? And who do I pay it to?
A helpful guide with short descriptions and worksheets can be found in the short book “Simple Zakat Guide” by Imam Joe Bradford. Zakat is due each lunar year that passes […]
I have 2 houses and I live in both of them. Neither one is completely paid off, so how do I pay Zakat on them?
If you actively live in both houses or your dependents, then there is no Zakat due. However, if it is used for rental, or as a long-term investment that would […]
What is the argument for paying Zakat on restricted accounts?
Scholars who contend that one must pay Zakat on restricted accounts hold that one can, in fact, withdraw from a restricted account, even if one incurs a penalty, fees, and […]
When does Zakat become due?
After one lunar year, on that due-date, one sees if one has nisab . If so, zakat is due on all of one’s monetary assets (cash, gold, silver, trade goods, […]
