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Zakaat on V.A.T.
Question: Is there Zakaat on Value-Added Tax (V.A.T.)?
Answer: V.A.T. belongs to the government and not to an owner of a business. A businessman collects it on behalf of the government, therefore, it will be considered as an amanat (trust). According to the Shari'ah the person who has a trust is NOT required to pay Zakaat on this trust. Hence, there will be no Zakaat on V.A.T.
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Qurbaani Of An Animal Without A Tail
Question: Will Qurbaani be valid if an animal was born without a tail or the tail was cut off?
Answer: It will not be permissible to slaughter an animal that was born without a tail or the tail was cut off.
لا تجوز التضحية بقطوع اكثر الذنب (شامي ج6/ص323)
ولا التي لا الية لها خلقة (شامي ج6/ص325)
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Planting A Tree
Question: Is it virtuous to plant a tree?
Answer: Yes, one will attain reward for planting a tree if one makes a good intention.
Anas Radiyallahu Anhu reports that the Messenger Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam said, "If a Muslim plants a tree or sows seeds, and then a bird, or a person or an animal eats from it, it is regarded as a charitable gift (sadaqah) for him." (Bukhari)
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Qurbaani on Behalf of Nabi SAW
Question: Can two or more people buy a sheep or goat collectively and slaughter it on behalf of Rasulullah Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam?
Answer: Yes, it will be permissible. {Fatawa Mahmodiya 17/456]