Q&A: Khums

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In using the Sahm-e Imam (a.s.), it is important to consider the principle of priorities. It is a matter of obligatory precaution, the determination of “most important vis-à-vis the more important” should be left to the discretion of the most learned jurist who is well informed about the general situation.

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Khums is not waived from a house just by living in it for a short while without actually being in need of it, as has been presumed in the question.

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It is not permissible; and one cannot attain the approval of the Imam (a.s.) by using his portion of the Khums without seeking the permission of the most learned Marja‘ —in that it is possible that the Marja’s permission is part of the approval of the Imam (a.s.).

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Yes, it is obligatory to pay Khums from it, if a year runs over it.

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Both are obligatory; Khums is on the surplus to annual expenses. If your income exceeds the annual expenses of yourself and your family, Khums (20%) should be paid from the excess. As for Zakat, it is payable on cattle, crops and silver, raisins and dates in accordance to the Islamic rulings.

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It is not obligatory.

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You can spend the portion with permission from a Marja’ Taqlid or with permission from his representative (Wakil).

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Generally, it is permissible to give him Sahm-e Sadat.

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It is not permissible as they are your Wajibun-Nafaqa; i.e. it is obligatory for you to provide for their food, clothing and medical expenses, if they do not have a source of income.

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If you have used them within a year after you bought them or received them as gifts, Khums is not payable on them.

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Khums is not payable, if you paid Khums from your balance last year.

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If a year has passed over it, Khums should be paid from it, when its possible and able to obtain the money.

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If they are used within the first year, Khums is not be payable on them.