21 November, 2024

19 Jamadi al-Awwal, 1446 H

"Silence saves you from regret"

- Imam Ali (as) -

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The Purpose of Zakat and Khums in Islamic Law

Word: Khums

Meaning: 1/5th tax one pays on one’s sitting income 


Word: Zakat

Meaning: 2.5% tax on one’s sitting tangible income 


Word: Marja

Meaning: A high ranking scholar of law that is a source of legal emulation