Zakat-Deduction On Taxable Income Is it permissible to deduct zakat from one's taxable income when preparing a tax filing?
It is permissible to deduct zakat from one's taxable income as one would a charitable donation when preparing a tax filing.
Money Changers' Zakat
Is zakat payable on money changers' capital exchanged within one lunar year?
There is no zakat on money changers' capital exchanged within one lunar year.
Giving Total Zakat To Single Person
May I give all my zakat to a single person?
It is permissible to give all of one's zakat to a single person, but this becomes offensive, though no less valid, if the recipient exceeds the nisab minimum as a result of having received this amount.
Distributing Zakat In One's Area
is it necessary to distribute zakat only in one's area?
It is recommended to give zakat in one's area (and offensive not to), unless recipients in another area are more deserving (such as victims of war, zakat eligible relatives, students of Sacred Law, military jihad soldiers fighting intruders, etc.).
Obligation Of Zakat On Non-Muslims
is zakat obligatory upon non-Muslims?
Non-Muslims and apostates to Islam do not pay zakat, even in Muslim lands, nor do they pay zakat for the time spent out of Islam if they later decide to become Muslim.
Zakat Of One Unable To Pay In Person
Who is responsible for the zakat of one unable to pay in person?
A guardian or trustee must pay zakat from the wealth of a qualifying individual who is unable to pay in person, such as a traveler, prisoner or incapacitated person.
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