What is Nisab? Nisab, in Sharia (Islamic Law), refers to the minimum amount of wealth that a Muslim must possess before being obligated to give zakat, which is a compulsory act of worship involving the donation of a portion of one’s wealth. The essential conditions for the threshold (Nisab) are two, as follows: What is […]
Zakat on Gold and Jewelry Islam considers gold and silver growing wealth in all forms; coin, bullion, or handicraft. One who possesses them at the threshold (Nisab), a value equal to 85 grams of pure gold in our time, must pay zakat on them as they are property that “increases,” and that’s the definition of […]
Refugees globally, particularly across the Middle East, endure an immensely challenging existence, a dire “emergency within an emergency,” persisting through all seasons, especially the harsh cold months, when humanitarian aid becomes indispensable for their survival. In the Quran, Allah (SWT) delineates eight categories eligible for zakat, with refugees holding a prominent position among “the poor […]