Salaam. I just turned eighteen early this month. I'm still in high school and live with my mom (parents are non-muslims). I have two jobs. Do i pay zakat, and if so, how?
I know it's 2.5% of income, but do i include the money in my bank account from before the jobs (if so, do i minus the interest?)? Who do i pay it to?
Also, what is the opinion of donating to Christian charity organizations? I assume that it's ok so long as the proceeds go to helping people who live in poverty, and not to making the church people rich (and how do i know for sure?).
2006-10-27 13:50:05 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
yes you should start paying Zakat! first you should pay zakat elfitr which is payed in Ramadan or Eid.
and annual zakat which is 2.5% of income and assets.
personally when i donate i donate to Muslim organizations. the money goes to Muslims who live in poverty.
2006-10-27 13:53:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Zakat is obligatory upon a person if :
1. He or she is an adult, sane, free and Muslim.
2. He/she must possess wealth in excess of specified minimum (Nisaab) excluding his or her personal needs (clothing, household furniture, utensils, cars etc. are termed article of personal needs).
3. It should be possessed for a complete lunar year.
4. It should be of productive nature from which one can derive profit or benefit such as merchandise for business, gold, silver, livestock etc.
More information about nisaab here:http://www.easyislam.com/zakat.asp
2006-10-27 20:59:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think that you should go to the charities' websites and find the link that specifies how your dollar (or dinar, or what have you) is spent. I believe they are required to provide that information if they are a non-profit organization.
2006-10-27 20:54:47 · answer #3 · answered by Iamnotarobot (former believer) 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋