Jurisprudence

A. It is permissible to put on nail polish; however, it has to be concealed from non-mahram men. In addition, it is recommended for the wife to wear such adornments for her husband.  Q. Is it permissible...

Bayt al-Mal and the Distribution of Zakat The Bayt al-Ma-l bears the responsibility of the undertaking of the society's fiscal system and welfare provisions.1 Accordingly, the Bayt al-Ma-l acts...

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Khums on Inherited Coins Q: I got some silver coins through inheritance. Are they liable to khums or zakāt? A: An inherited property is liable to no khums. If the coins are not used in daily transactions...

Khums on Appliances Bought for Future Q: I am a student and want to get married. I intend to purchase domestic appliances for my future life. If I start now to purchase household appliances and a year...

Subtracting Taxes from Income before Khums Calculation Q: In 1982 I calculated the khums of the total assets I had in my store. In 1983, when I wanted to calculate my khums, I realized that I should...

Q: The question is about those who save money for the benefit of their children without intending to escape paying khums. The children are minors and as a result the father has the right to make use...

Q: One started a business with a khums-paid capital which provides him with monthly earnings. He owes money to people and people also owe him money. He, also, helps others financially without compensation...

Q: I am a government employee and receive my salary at the end of each month. My khums year starts on the first of July. My question is: Can I subtract the daily life expenses and instalments to be paid...

Q: It is said that the khums for which we made mudāwarah with any office of His Eminence’s attorneys / representatives should be paid later to the same office. Is that true? Or your Eminence allow...

Q: Some people owe a sum of money to someone and at the same time he owes others the same amount. Is he obliged to pay khums if he has it in mind to use the money he lent to the people to settle his debt? A:...