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Fiqh
Can I give Zakat to my parents? Or grandparents?
Natali Craig
11 Jan 2022
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Jewelry
Do I have to pay Zakat on my wife’s jewelry if I can’t afford it?
Candice Wu
11 Jan 2022
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Fiqh
Can I give Zakat to my parents? Or grandparents?
Candice Wu
11 Jan 2022
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Calculation
What happens if my wealth goes below the Nisab for part of the year — is Zakat still obligatory upon me?
Candice Wu
11 Jan 2022
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5 min read
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Calculation
Do students pay zakat as well, as long as they have met the minimum Nisab threshold?
Candice Wu
11 Jan 2022
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Investments
How do I calculate Zakat on Property?
Candice Wu
11 Jan 2022
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Fiqh
Do I owe Zakat on haram income?
Candice Wu
11 Jan 2022
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Calculation
Do I pay Zakat if I have a student loan?
Candice Wu
11 Jan 2022
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Nisab
When do I have to pay Zakat?
Candice Wu
11 Jan 2022
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Calculation
How do I calculate Zakat on my business?
Candice Wu
11 Jan 2022
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Jewelry
My jewelry is mixed with other metals. How do I calculate Zakat on this?
Candice Wu
11 Jan 2022
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Fiqh
Do I pay Zakat if I am indebted?
Candice Wu
11 Jan 2022
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Fiqh
Is there any additional fee one would have to pay for the zakat they missed in past years?
Candice Wu
11 Jan 2022
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Calculation
My wealth increased suddenly before my zakat anniversary date. How do I calculate my Zakat in that situation?
Candice Wu
11 Jan 2022
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Calculation
What is the Zakat due on Agriculture?
Candice Wu
11 Jan 2022
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Fiqh
What is a Zakat anniversary?
Candice Wu
11 Jan 2022
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Nisab
What is silver Nisab?
Candice Wu
11 Jan 2022
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