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Top 5 Most Popular FAQs Zakat Matters
1.	I have accidentally forgotten to pay my Zakat fitrah in Ramadan. If I do so after Ramadan, will it be accepted?
	Zakat Fitrah must be paid in Ramadan, before the start of Eidul Fitri prayers. If it is paid after Eidul Fitri prayers, it becomes ordinary charity (sadaqah) and not considered Zakat. The person who has forgotten to pay his Zakat Fitrah should pray to Allah for forgiveness and make a strong intention not to repeat it again in the future by taking the necessary precautions. Should he feel discomfort and the need to pay still, he may do so as sadaqah.
2.	Do I need to pay Zakat on my CPF monies that I am able to withdraw?
	Yes, Zakat is liable to be paid if the conditions of zakat are met regardless of whether it is in your possession or not. This is tantamount to safekeeping since you have the means to withdraw the money.
3.	Can we give Zakat to our family members if they are amongst the 8 asnaf?
	It is permissible to give Zakat money to our family members, provided that they are amongst the 8 asnaf and not under our dependents. Thus, Zakat cannot be given to our parents, children, and wife because it is our responsibility to care for them and Zakat is meant to be given to those who are not under our dependents.
4.	Can a wife give Zakat to her husband if he is amongst the 8 asnaf?
	The scholars differed in their opinions regarding this matter. Imam Abu Hanifah and some of the scholars of the Maliki mazhab were of the opinion that it is not allowed. They argued that the zakat does not achieve its purpose as the wife will indirectly benefit from the zakat given through the payment of nafkah to her. The majority of scholars, on the other hand, state the permissibility of the wife to pay zakat to her husband. In fact, Shafi`i mazhab state it is recommended for a wife to do so.
5.	Do I need to give zakat on the money that I borrowed from others?
	Zakat is to be paid on the loan that was given from others if it meets the conditions of zakat.- If it reaches the minimum threshold (nisab) and one full year has passed since you acquired it.