Is it OK to Take the Amount of Interest That Was Paid to the Bank?

Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: If someone paid interest to a bank, would it be permissible to take interest from that bank up to however much one has paid? Answer: بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْم In the name of Allāh, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for contacting Mathabah Institute.  Dealing with…

Is ‘Ushr Charity Obligated on Crops in a Non Muslim Country?

Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Is it obligatory to pay ‘ushr on crops in a non-Muslim country when there is no khilāfah or bayt-al-māl? Answer: بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْم In the name of Allāh, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for contacting Mathabah Institute. There is no ‘ushr obligated on Muslims…

Discharging Zakāt on Behalf of Another

Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Can someone pay zakāt on behalf of another person? E.g. Zayd is the owner of niṣāb (require amount), his zakāt amount is $60. Can ‘Amr pay Zayd’s zakāt from his own (i.e. ‘Amr’s wealth) with Zayd’s permission? Answer: بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْم In the name of Allāh, Most Gracious,…