Zakat & Sadaqah

Obligatory poor-due and voluntary charity.

Should I announce to the one whom receives my zakat

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Shaykh Senad Agic

I want to be clear about zakat: if I give zakat to someone it is necessary for me to tell him that it is zakat or not need to tell him and just give him? Continue reading →

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Zakaat

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Shaykh Senad Agic

A brother and sister would like to know how much the amount of zakat is eligible to be paid for the following: Continue reading →

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Monetary gift for non Muslim friend due to death of family member

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Shaykh Senad Agic

I have a query with regards to giving monetary donation/gift to a non Muslim friend of mine. His father recently passed away and other colleague are planning to give small monetary… Continue reading →

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Job seekers allowance (Zakat)

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Shaykh Senad Agic

My question is related to job seekers allowance. In UK if your unemployed you can get job seekers allowance until you get a job. My mum and a relative of mine said that the allowance is zakat money… Continue reading →

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Charities

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Shaykh Senad Agic

In the UK, the govt gives 25p for every £1 I donate to charity. There are many Islamic charities in my city that will use the money I donate for charity but they will keep the 25p the govt… Continue reading →

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