Zakah

24 Sha'ban 143910 May 2018

Authenticity of a Du’a to Recite When Discharging Zakah

QuestionThe following du'a has been mentioned to be recited at the time of distributing Zakah: اللهم اجعلها مغنما، ولا تجعلها مغرما O Allah! Make it a gain and do not make it a loss

9 Sha'ban 143925 April 2018

The Various Pillars of Islam

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? الإسلام أن تعبد الله لا تشرك به شيئا، وتقيم الصلاة، وتؤتي الزكاة، وتصوم رمضان، وتحج البيت، والأمر بالمعروف، والنهي عن المنكر، وتسليمك على أهلك، فمن انتقص شيئا منهن فهوسهم من الإسلام يدعه، ومن تركهن كلهن فقد ولى الإسلام ظهره

7 Sha'ban 143923 April 2018

Withholding Zakah Spoils Halal Earnings

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith? من كسب طيبا خبثه منع الزكاة ومن كسب خبيثا لم تطيبه الزكاة

30 Rabi'ul Awwal 143919 December 2017

Punishment for Not Discharging Zakah

QuestionIs this narration authentic? ما من صاحب كنز لا يؤدي زكاته إلا أحمي عليه في نار جهنم فيجعل صفائح فيكوى بها جنباه وجبينه حتى يحكم الله بين عباده

6 Muharram 143927 September 2017

An Unreliable Virtue of Earning a Livelihood

QuestionIs this Hadith reliable? إن من الذنوب ذنوبا لا يكفرها الصلاة ولا الصيام ولا الحج ولا العمرة قالوا: فما يكفرها يا رسول الله قال: الهموم في طلب المعيشة

6 Muharram 143927 September 2017

Frequenting the Masjid Is a Sign of Iman

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "If you see a man frequenting the Masjid, bear witness to his Iman for Allah Ta'ala says: Only he will frequent the Masjids who believes in Allah and the Last Day, establishes Salah and discharges Zakah"

17 Dhul Qa'dah 143810 August 2017

Explanation of Part of a Hadith on Zakah

QuestionWhat is the explanation of the following words in Sahih Muslim? "Ma yanqimu Ibnu Jamilin illa annahu kana faqiran fa aghnahullah"

2 Sha'ban 143829 April 2017

Discharging Zakah Wards Off Evil from One’s Wealth

QuestionWhat is the reference for this narration? إذا أديت زكاة مالك فقد أذهبت عنك شره Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "When you have discharged your zakah, then you have warded away its evil" [i.e. the wealth will be protected, he will receive barakah, spend it in avenues of good…

28 Safar 143829 November 2016

Islam Consists of Eight Portions

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith? "Islam consists of eight portions; Islam, Salah, Zakah, Fasting, Hajj, Enjoining good, Prohibiting evil and Jihad in the path of Allah. Certainly one who does not [hold on] to one share is at a loss"

18 Safar 14371 December 2015

A Hadith Warning Women Who Do Not Pay Zakat for Their Jewellery

QuestionA Hadith was read in our daily Ta'lim in our Masjid from Fadail Sadaqat (part 1, pg: 290, Hadith: 9) regarding a women wearing a gold necklace will have a similar necklace of fire on the day of Qiyamah. A brother from an Arabic speaking background says he doubts this…

25 Muharram 14378 November 2015

Some Reasons for Drought and Famine

QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) informed us that no people become unjust in their commercial transactions, and refuse to pay Zakah except that they will be afflicted with drought.

10 Rajab 143629 April 2015

Those Who Refuse to Pay Zakah Will Be Among the First to Enter Jahannam

QuestionWhat is the status of the following Hadith? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Three (kinds of people) will enter Jahannam first, a ruler who sets himself up as a lord over people, a wealthy person who does not pay what is due to Allah (i.e., Zakah) and a vainglorious…