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Question:I bought a house that requires renovations, and I intend to live in it after the renovations are completed. I also wish to give my old house to one of my sons to live in, noting that he is married, does not own a house, and cannot afford to buy one. Currently, my son and I are both living in the old house, and my khums year is approaching. Should the new house under renovation be subject to khums?
Answer:In the name of Allah, if the new house was purchased with money that has not been subjected to khums, then khums must be paid on it when the khums year arrives, as long as you are not residing in it. Allah, the All-Knowing, knows best.
Question:Is khums obligatory on the monthly stipend that a seminary student receives from the Grand Marajiʿ (Religious Authorities)?
Answer:In the name of Allah, as for what we provide to students of knowledge, it is given to them as ownership. Whatever they collect from the monthly stipend, being considered their owned property, is subject to khums once the other conditions are fulfilled. Allah, the All-Knowing, knows best.
Question:What is the ruling on lending Khums funds?
Answer:In the name of Allah, it is not permissible without the permission of the religious authority. Allah knows best.
Question:Is it obligatory for the guardian of a child to pay Khums on what remains from the child's gifts, rewards, and allowances?
Answer:In the name of Allah, as long as the child is not yet of age, Khums is not obligatory on them, no matter how much their wealth increases. Allah knows best.
Question:Is Khums applicable to gifts and donations received from parents, relatives, or friends on occasions such as marriage and others?
Answer:In the name of Allah, if the gift is used before the end of your Khums year, then there is no Khums on it. However, if it remains unused or any part of it remains, then Khums must be paid on it at the end of your Khums year. Allah knows best.
Question:Is Khums obligatory on inheritance?
Answer:In the name of Allah, if the deceased was committed to paying Khums, then there is no Khums on the inherited wealth. However, if the deceased was not committed to Khums, then Khums must be paid on the inherited amount. Allah knows best.
Question:Is Khums applicable to a person who is in debt for purchasing a suitable residence and is paying off the loan in installments over many years?
Answer:In the name of Allah, any money you possess at the end of your Khums year must be subject to Khums. However, if you pay it to the lender before your Khums year ends, then Khums is not required on that amount. Allah knows best.
Question:Many companies offer savings services to employees through a contract that typically follows this structure: The employee allows the company to deduct a percentage of their monthly salary, for example, 3%, before the salary is deposited into their bank account. The company then adds an equivalent percentage (3%) and invests the total 6% in various global stock markets on behalf of the employees. In return, after approximately thirty years, the employee receives a substantial accumulated amount from the monthly 6% contributions and the generated profits. The contract stipulates that the employee cannot withdraw the funds during this period; otherwise, they will lose a significant portion of their savings. How should Khums be calculated on these three amounts? 1.The amount deducted from the salary before being deposited into the bank account? 2.The amount added by the company to the savings account? 3.The profits generated from investing these amounts over thirty years?
Answer:In the name of Allah, Khums becomes obligatory on the total amount when the employee or their agent receives it, covering all three categories. Allah knows best.
Question:When does Khums become applicable to the surplus of the monthly salary if it remains in the bank account at the end of the Khums year?
Answer:In the name of Allah, if you are able to withdraw all or part of it whenever you wish, and you personally designated the bank to receive the transfer, then Khums is obligatory. Allah knows best.
Question:I am a wage earner who works hourly for a company and receives my salary at the end of each month. This salary constitutes my daily sustenance. 1.Is khums obligatory for a wage earner? 2.Is khums applicable to this income? 3.If I set aside a portion of my daily sustenance to save for purchasing a house, knowing that this saving will involve austerity for myself and my family for ten years, is khums obligatory on this money? 4.If I receive my salary one day before the end of my khums year, is khums due on it?
Answer:In the name of Allah, be advised, my dear, that anything that remains after covering your own and your family’s sustenance is subject to khums, even if the surplus is due to frugality or austerity. You must set a specific date for your khums year and commit to paying it on the appointed day for the khums of your income. Allah knows best.
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