Khums

In Islam, khums (Arabic: خُمْس‎ Arabic pronunciation: [xums], literally 'one fifth') refers to the required religious obligation of any Muslims to pay one-fifth of their acquired wealth from certain sources toward specified causes. It is treated differently in Shia and Sunni Islam. This tax is paid to the imam, caliph or sultan, representing the state of Islam, for distribution between the orphans, the needy, and the [stranded] traveler.In Sunni Islam tradition, the scope of khums tax has been ghanim, which is defined as the spoils of war.

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Umrah . Mahr . Husband . Khums

I asked to go on Umrah for Mahr. Does my husband have to pay Khums over it?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 1 anno fa

If the money was earned by your husband during the same year of Khums, then no Khums on that earning, but if it was earned before one year or more, then Khums is applicable on it.

Wassalam.

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Khums . Sunni-Shi'a . Slavery . Buraydah b. al-Husayb al-'Aslami . Khalid b. al-Walid . Imam Ali b. Abi Talib

Is the claim that Buraida and Khalid bin Walid accused Imam Ali (a) of unjust distribution of Khums and keeping a slave girl for himself credible? Did the Imam own female slaves while Fatima (sa) was still alive?

The claim of Buraida against Ameerul Mo’mineen (AS) was instigated by Khalid ibn Al-Waleed. Such claim can not be trusted because it came from Munafiqs.

‘Imam Ali (AS) did not have any relationship with any woman during the life of Lady Fatima (AS). Even if the narration is authentic and the share of Imam Ali (AS) was a female slave, it does not mean that he had slept with her but he can sell her or keep her for serving his wife or children.

'Wassalam.

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Khums . Gift

If someone gives me small monetary gifts while I am financially dependent on my parents, do I have to pay Khums on them?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 2 anni fa

Bismihi ta'ala

Khums is a wajib duty applied to every mukallaf. Once you reach the age of taklif, you are independently responsible for your wajibaat. If you meet the requirements of khums, then you must pay it, regardless of whether you are financially dependent on someone else or not.

As for gifts, you will need to refer to your Marja' taqleed, to see if according to him, khums is applicable on gifts. According to A.U. Sistani, it is.

So, if your khums day comes, and you have yet to use that gift, or you have savings, then you need to pay its khums.

And Allah knows best.

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Khums . Gold . Silver . Jewellery

Is it mandatory to pay Khums on gold and silver coins, or jewelry?

Bismihi ta'ala

If the jewellery has been used, there is no khums on it, but for the coins, if they are of common use, that would be a part of savings, if not used, and you must refer to the detailed laws of that.

And Allah knows best

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Khums

Is Khums required to be paid on the amount received from the sale of a piece of land inherited from the father, as my family needs it for building a new home due to the insecurity of our current house?

No Khums on expected inheritance unless Khums was already obligatory on it but not paid.

‘Wassalam.

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Khums

Is it permissible to pay Khums in installments if one is unable to do so due to financial constraints after the Khums year?

Bismihi ta'ala

Khums must be paid in its due time, without delay, and one must fulfil what is in their dhimmah, so as to not fall in sin and to make what they purchase from that due money halal and not usurped.

The solution to this, if someone is not able to pay the complete amount or any amount in its due time is to do what we call a Muṣālaḥa.

A Muṣālaḥa is a mutual agreement and solution agreement between the mukallaf and the Marja' taqleed or his wakeel.

What happens is the mukallaf speaks to his/her Marja' or his wakeel, and explains that they cannot pay their due khums, and it is transferred in a technical way from khums to a long-term or short-term loan. The mukallaf will then be responsible to honour the loan and it is to be given whenever they are able to.

By doing this, the mukallaf will be free of khums payment until that time, and their money will be halal.

So, best thing to do is to speak to the local wakeel of your Marja'.

And Allah knows best

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Turban . Khums . Sadaqa (Charity) . Fitrah . Sayyid

I am from Hashemi descent and my mother is from the lineage of Imam Ali Raza (AS). Should I wear a black or white turban, and how does it affect who I pay my Sadqa, Fitra, and Khums to?

If your father is from the family tree of Bani Hashim, then you are a Sayyed and you can wear black turban and pay your Fitra to Sayyed poor persons.

Wassalam.

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Khums . Travel . Marja' . Sadaqa (Charity)

Is it considered allowed to set aside the full amount of Khums on the anniversary day but delay the actual payment until one is able to travel and physically deliver the Khums to the Marja's office rather than pay through a local charity?

It is obligatory to pay the Khums as soon as possible with out any delay. If you are in a place where you can not deliver the Khums to the Marje' of Taqleed or any trusted person who is authorised by the Marje' to receive, means that you no way to deliver the Khums, then you can wait but try your best to find a safe way to deliver as soon as you can. Delaying or postponing Khums delivery with out serious reason is not allowed.

Wassalam.

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Khums . House

Is it necessary to pay Khums on money that is being saved towards a deposit to buy our first house? House prices are very expensive now and it can be really difficult to save enough deposit to buy a house?

Khums is obligatory on every saving which you have on your annual date of Khums.

If you have a special case, you can write your case to [email protected]

Wassalam.

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Mother . Khums

My mother never paid Khums properly though she often paid to charities, without enquiring about Ijazas, and helped needy Syed families. How do I help her calculate how much she should pay?

Her yearly savings should be calculated then 20% of every year;s saving must be given as Khums.

Wassalam.

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Stock . Khums . Investment

I have recently started investing into the stock market on a monthly basis and I would like to request some advice on how I approach Khums?

1. Investing in the stock market is allowed as far as you avoid the shares or bonds of unlawful business like usury, alcohol, sinful films, gambling etc.

2. Khums is obligatory on your wealth on the your date of Khums. You must calculate the real market value of your stocks on your date of Khums.

Wassalam.

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Khums

Can I give some of my Khums to a needy relative?

Khums is not our money and it is not like charity which we have the choice to whom we give. Khums is the right of others which is an Amanah with us which we must give it to its owners. Half of the Khums is called Sahm e Sadat which is the right of needy Sadat believers, and the other half is called Sahm e Imam which should be given to deputy of the Imam (AS) who is the Marje’ of Taqleed.

‘If your needy relatives are Sadat, then you can give them from Sahm e Sadat. If they are not Sadat, then you need to seek permission from the Marje’ of Taqleed to give part of the Sahm e Imam to your needy relatives.

Wassalam.

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