Q&A: Zakat

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It is permissible for a Sayyid Hashimi to give his sadaqa to another Sayyid or to a non-Sayyid. This includes both Zakat of property and Zakat of Fitra. But it is not permissible for a non-Sayyid to give his Sadaqa to a Sayyid . If a Sayyid receives Zakat of property or Fitra from a non-Sayyid , it would be forbidden for him to use it, and he who gives it (Zakat), his "Dhimma" (obligation) would not be discharged. In cases other than those mentioned above it is permissible for a non-Sayyid to give his Sadaqa, atonement, or Fidya of fast (Kaffara) or any desirable charity to a Sayyid . Yes, if charity given to a Sayyid is too little an amount of property and it is given with the intention of repulsing calamity and evil, there is Ishkaal (objection) in its being permissible.

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If the Zakat is on a specific asset, it should take precedence over the debt. If it is on a liability (Fi Dhimma), the debt should take precedence.

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Both are obligatory, but Khums is on gains after exception of expenses of the year and Zakat is on cattle, crops, coined gold and silver.

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There are certain specific things which have obligatory Zakat. As for Mustahab Zakat, it includes everything. Money deposited in bank does not have obligatory Zakat. Rather, Khums is payable on it, if it is not spent for expenses in a complete year.

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Yes, it is permissible, if its due upon him to receive, even if it is for her own maintenance.