Money received as a gift

· 4 Muharram 1437 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

I feel uncomfortable about money I've received as a gift (as to whether zakaat was paid and what is the source). What should I do?

Answer

You do not have to be concerned about this.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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