u003cp style=u0022text-align: center;u0022u003eu003cstrongu003eu003cem data-rich-text-format-boundary=u0022trueu0022u003e“Know that whatever of a thing you acquire, a fifth of it is for Allah, for the Messenger, for the near relative, and the orphans, the needy and the wayfareru0022 Holy u003c/emu003eQuran (8:41)u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003e
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u003ch3u003eWhat is Khums?u003c/h3u003ernu003cspan data-contrast=u0022noneu0022u003eIslam is a holistic religion. Along with spiritual responsibilities, every Muslim also has financial responsibilities. One of these financial responsibilities is Khums.u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-ccp-props=u0022{u0026quot;201341983u0026quot;:0,u0026quot;335551550u0026quot;:1,u0026quot;335551620u0026quot;:1,u0026quot;335559739u0026quot;:160,u0026quot;335559740u0026quot;:259}u0022u003e u003c/spanu003ernrnu003cspan data-contrast=u0022noneu0022u003eKhums is a twenty per cent obligatory Islamic tax on some items that we own, payable under specific conditions.u003c/spanu003ernrnu003cspan data-contrast=u0022noneu0022u003eThis is referenced in Holy Qur’an, verse 8:41, where it states: u003c/spanu003ernrnu003cemu003e“Know that whatever of a thing you acquire, a fifth of it is for Allah, for the Messenger, for the near relative, and the orphans, the needy and the wayfareru0022u003c/emu003ernrnu003cspan data-contrast=u0022autou0022u003eKhums, which literally translates to “one-fifth”, is an annual tax that is a form of charity parallel to Zakat. Khums is part of the Islamic economic system that aims to bring justice to society and strengthen humanity by requiring Muslims to donate 20% of their excess wealth, or savings.u003c/spanu003e
u003ch3u003eu003cstrongu003eHow does it work?u003c/strongu003eu003c/h3u003ernu003cspan data-contrast=u0022autou0022u003eThis is split into two portions, Sehme Imam and Sehme Sadaat. The Sehme Imam portion of Khums is delivered to projects approved by Maraja. The Sehme Saadat portion of Khums is delivered to Sadaat (descendants of the Prophet (SAW) in need. u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-ccp-props=u0022{u0026quot;201341983u0026quot;:0,u0026quot;335551550u0026quot;:1,u0026quot;335551620u0026quot;:1,u0026quot;335559739u0026quot;:160,u0026quot;335559740u0026quot;:259}u0022u003e u003c/spanu003ernrnu003cspan data-contrast=u0022autou0022u003eThe Zahra Trust has permission to collect Khums from most of the leading Maraja including u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-contrast=u0022autou0022u003eu003ca href=u0022http://sistani.orgu0022u003eAyatullah Sayed Ali al-Sistaniu003c/au003e, allowing us to distribute Khums funds towards our welfare projects and Sadaat in need.u003c/spanu003ernrnu003cspan data-contrast=u0022autou0022u003eSehme Imam may go towards our u003ca href=u0022https://zahratrust.com/water-aid/u0022u003eWater Aid programmeu003c/au003e, our country-based appeals (such as Afghanistan and u003ca href=u0022https://zahratrust.com/yemen/u0022u003eYemenu003c/au003e), our u003ca href=u0022https://zahratrust.com/orphans/u0022u003eOrphans, Widows u0026amp; Vulnerable Childrenu003c/au003e programme or other humanitarian projects. Sehme Sadaat will often be delivered to Sadaat orphans, widows and vulnerable children.u003c/spanu003e
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Frequently Asked Questions About Khums
What does the Quran say about Khums?
u003cspan data-contrast=u0022autou0022u003e“Know that whatever of a thing you acquire, a fifth of it is for Allah, for the Messenger, for the near relative, and the orphans, the needy and the wayfarer” (8:41).u003c/spanu003ernrnu003cspan data-contrast=u0022autou0022u003eAllah (SWT) in the Holy Quran outlines for us exactly the purpose of Khums.u003c/spanu003e
What are the financial gains that are liable for Khums?
u003cspan data-contrast=u0022autou0022u003eEssentially, all forms of income whether they be through work or inheritance are liable. They include net savings, haram and halal wealth, buried treasure, minerals, spoils of war, and gems obtained from sea diving. Some financial gains are only paid for Khums if unused for a year. These include inheritance, items such as clothing, household goods/provisions and property and savings that have not been used for a year. u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-ccp-props=u0022{u0026quot;201341983u0026quot;:0,u0026quot;335559685u0026quot;:720,u0026quot;335559739u0026quot;:160,u0026quot;335559740u0026quot;:259}u0022u003e u003c/spanu003e
Who should pay Khums?
u003cspan class=u0022TextRun SCXW99550032 BCX9u0022 lang=u0022EN-GBu0022 xml:lang=u0022EN-GBu0022 data-contrast=u0022autou0022u003eu003cspan class=u0022NormalTextRun SCXW99550032 BCX9u0022u003eEvery individual Muslim who has reached the age of puberty and is of sound mind. For minors, it becomes the parents’ or guardians’ duty to pay it.u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003e
When should Khums be paid?
u003cspan class=u0022TextRun SCXW144318706 BCX9u0022 lang=u0022EN-GBu0022 xml:lang=u0022EN-GBu0022 data-contrast=u0022autou0022u003eu003cspan class=u0022NormalTextRun SCXW144318706 BCX9u0022u003eThere are 2 ways a Muslim can pay u003c/spanu003eu003cspan class=u0022NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2 SCXW144318706 BCX9u0022u003eKhumsu003c/spanu003eu003cspan class=u0022NormalTextRun SCXW144318706 BCX9u0022u003e. First, they can pay u003c/spanu003eu003cspan class=u0022NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2 SCXW144318706 BCX9u0022u003eKhumsu003c/spanu003eu003cspan class=u0022NormalTextRun SCXW144318706 BCX9u0022u003e upon receipt of the gain immediatelyu003c/spanu003eu003cspan class=u0022NormalTextRun SCXW144318706 BCX9u0022u003e if this in excess of what they needu003c/spanu003eu003cspan class=u0022NormalTextRun SCXW144318706 BCX9u0022u003e. u003c/spanu003eu003cspan class=u0022NormalTextRun SCXW144318706 BCX9u0022u003eThe second, which might be easier, is to fix an annual date as the u003c/spanu003eu003cspan class=u0022NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2 SCXW144318706 BCX9u0022u003eKhumsu003c/spanu003eu003cspan class=u0022NormalTextRun SCXW144318706 BCX9u0022u003e annual date. On this date, one should pay u003c/spanu003eu003cspan class=u0022NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2 SCXW144318706 BCX9u0022u003eKhumsu003c/spanu003eu003cspan class=u0022NormalTextRun SCXW144318706 BCX9u0022u003e on the surplus of what one has for the preceding year.u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003cspan class=u0022EOP SCXW144318706 BCX9u0022 data-ccp-props=u0022{u0026quot;201341983u0026quot;:0,u0026quot;335559685u0026quot;:720,u0026quot;335559739u0026quot;:160,u0026quot;335559740u0026quot;:259}u0022u003e u003c/spanu003e
How is Khums calculated?
u003cspan data-contrast=u0022autou0022u003eKhums can be calculated by dividing your possessions into categories. u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-ccp-props=u0022{u0026quot;201341983u0026quot;:0,u0026quot;335559685u0026quot;:720,u0026quot;335559739u0026quot;:160,u0026quot;335559740u0026quot;:259}u0022u003e u003c/spanu003ernrnu003cspan data-contrast=u0022autou0022u003eFood: Whatever foodstuff exists in your possession, which is unused and which has a monetary value should be counted.u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-ccp-props=u0022{u0026quot;201341983u0026quot;:0,u0026quot;335559685u0026quot;:720,u0026quot;335559739u0026quot;:160,u0026quot;335559740u0026quot;:259}u0022u003e u003c/spanu003ernrnu003cspan data-contrast=u0022autou0022u003eClothing and furniture: Consider your unused or extra items acquired during the last year, and one-fifth of them should be paid as Khums.u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-ccp-props=u0022{u0026quot;201341983u0026quot;:0,u0026quot;335559685u0026quot;:720,u0026quot;335559739u0026quot;:160,u0026quot;335559740u0026quot;:259}u0022u003e u003c/spanu003ernrnu003cspan data-contrast=u0022autou0022u003eProperty: If you require, for example, two cars and you own three, you have to pay Khums on the third car. Or if you have a house which suffices your need, but you have purchased another home, the latter is considered a surplus of your needs and the Khums should be paid on it.u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-ccp-props=u0022{u0026quot;201341983u0026quot;:0,u0026quot;335559685u0026quot;:720,u0026quot;335559739u0026quot;:160,u0026quot;335559740u0026quot;:259}u0022u003e u003c/spanu003ernrnu003cspan data-contrast=u0022autou0022u003eCash: One-fifth of all money that is saved and is at hand needs to be paid as Khums.u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-ccp-props=u0022{u0026quot;201341983u0026quot;:0,u0026quot;335559685u0026quot;:720,u0026quot;335559739u0026quot;:160,u0026quot;335559740u0026quot;:259}u0022u003e u003c/spanu003ernrnu003cspan data-contrast=u0022autou0022u003eDebts and loans: If your money is lent to someone else, after one-year, Khums becomes due on it.u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-ccp-props=u0022{u0026quot;201341983u0026quot;:0,u0026quot;335559685u0026quot;:720,u0026quot;335559739u0026quot;:160,u0026quot;335559740u0026quot;:259}u0022u003e u003c/spanu003ernrnu003cspan data-contrast=u0022autou0022u003eYou can also use u003ca href=u0022https://zahratrust.com/khums-calculator/u0022u003eour Khums Calculatoru003c/au003e to simplify your Khums calculation!u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-ccp-props=u0022{u0026quot;201341983u0026quot;:0,u0026quot;335559685u0026quot;:720,u0026quot;335559739u0026quot;:160,u0026quot;335559740u0026quot;:259}u0022u003e u003c/spanu003e
How do I pay Khums?
u003cspan data-contrast=u0022autou0022u003eKhums can be paid in two ways. The first way is to give one-fifth of the commodity itself (i.e. if you have 5 kilos of rice, pay 1 kilo as Khums). The second way is to pay the cash equivalent according to the market value. So instead of giving the one kilo of rice, you pay its cash equivalent.u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-ccp-props=u0022{u0026quot;201341983u0026quot;:0,u0026quot;335559685u0026quot;:720,u0026quot;335559739u0026quot;:160,u0026quot;335559740u0026quot;:259}u0022u003e u003c/spanu003e
Who can I pay Khums to?
u003cspan data-contrast=u0022autou0022u003eYour Marja will let you know where you can donate your Khums. The Zahra Trust has Khums Ijaza from Ayatullah Sistani, Ayatullah Basheer Hussain Najafi, Ayatullah Ishaq al Fayadh and Ayatullah Sayed Al Hakim, meaning if you are a muqalid of any of these Maraja you can pay your Khums to The Zahra Trust who will allocate the funds accordingly.u003c/spanu003e
KHUMS IJAZA
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