Q: When do I have to pay zakat al-fitr?
A: Zakat al-fitr becomes obligatory at sunset on the night of ʿEid al-Fiṭr, is permissible before it by two days, preferable on the same day before the prayer, disliked for the remainder of the day, impermissible to delay after it, and is obligatory to make up.
Source: Bidayat al-Abid
Q: What is the ruling on decorating the masjid with gold and silver? A: It is impermissible to decorate the masjid or mihrab or to plate the roof or wall with gold or silver. It must be removed like a
Q: Is it permissible to use zakat to build masjids and Islamic centers? A: Zakat is to be distributed explicitly to the eight categories mentioned in the Quran. It is therefore not permitted to use za
Q: Is it permissible for me to appoint someone to distribute my zakat? If so, must they know it is zakat? A: Yes. It is permissible to appoint a trustworthy mature Muslim to distribute your zakat. If