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Can I give Zakat to my parents? Or grandparents?

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Do I pay Zakat on my car?

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Do I have to pay Zakat on my wife’s gold?

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How do I calculate Zakat on my retirement savings? RRSP and TFSA?

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How do I calculate Zakat on livestock?

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Do we pay zakat on jewelry that we wear (that may be mixed with other materials that are not gold)?

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What is gold Nisab?

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Can I give Zakat to my Uncle or Aunt?

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Do I pay Zakat on money someone owes me and has not yet paid?

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What is the process for paying zakat for past years?

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How often is Zakat mentioned in the Quran?

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How do I calculate Zakat on jewelry that has both gold and silver in it?

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