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Khums Calculation

Surplus

Amount you own, in US Dollars ?
Calculated on your khums due date.
Equivalent amount, in US Dollars, of foreign currency you own ?
Calculated on your khums due date.
Debts owed to you that you expect to be repaid ?
Do not include this if it was accounted for in previous financial years.
In-kind possessions not used for sustenance ?
This includes buildings, farms, factories, commodities, work tools, and any household items or possessions not used for sustenance. Calculate these at present value if they were acquired with surplus income on which a year has not elapsed, and at cost price if they were acquired with surplus income on which a year has elapsed. If acquired with a combination of income, then calculate these at present value in relation to what was acquired with surplus income on which a year has not elapsed, and at cost price in relation to what was acquired with surplus income on which a year has elapsed.
Financial dues ?
This includes the due of key premium (surqufliah), the due of utilizing agricultural lands owned by the state, and the due of revival of lands which are fenced and prepared for residency. Calculate these at present value if they were acquired with surplus income on which a year has not elapsed, and at cost price if they were acquired with surplus income on which a year has elapsed. If acquired with a combination of income, then calculate these at present value in relation to what was acquired with surplus income on which a year has not elapsed, and at cost price in relation to what was acquired with surplus income on which a year has elapsed.
Amount you utilized prior to your khums due date ?
This is cash which was subject to khums prior to your khums due date, and which you have already spent (e.g. If this is the first year you pay khums, despite having needed to pay khums in previous years)
Fungible items you utilized prior to your khums due date ?
These are fungible items which were subject to khums prior to your khums due date, and which you have already utilized. Calculate these according to present value. Fungible items are those which are freely exchangeable or replaceable, in whole or in part, for another item of a similar nature, such as machinery or factory-produced fabrics.
Non-fungible items you utilized prior to your khums due date ?
These are non-fungible items which were subject to khums prior to your khums due date, and which you have already utilized. Calculate these according to their value at point of utilization. Non–fungible items are unique items, such as unique paintings, monuments, and unique jewelry.
Amount you already paid with intention of Sahm Al-Imam ?
Amount you paid with the intention of Sahm Al-Imam before your khums due date.
Amount you already paid with intention of Sahm Al-Sada ?
Amount you paid with the intention of Sahm Al-Sada before your khums due date.

Deductions

Commercial debts ?
Include all commercial debts you still owe others.
Remaining sustenance debts taken in the financial year ?
Includes debts borrowed in the financial year for accommodation (mortgage), a car, etc. Please refer to more detailed rulings for accounting for mortgages.
Remaining sustenance debts taken in previous financial years ?
Includes debts borrowed in the previous financial year for accommodation (mortgage), a car, etc. The asset (house, car, etc.) must still be in your possession. Calculate only the amount that you have not deducted from your profits in previous financial years. Please refer to more detailed rulings for accounting for mortgages.
Amount you own which has already been subjected to khums ?
Calculated on your khums due date. Includes the remainder of funds that were subject to khums in previous years and on which you have already paid khums.
Notes
  1. 1) Your khums due date is the first day you started your job or business. If you are retired or not in employment, then you can agree a khums due date with a representative of the marja'a, or calculate separate khums years for each profit that you make, from the date you made that profit.
  2. 2) The khums of commercial commodities and real estate(s) which are intended for trading, should be paid in accordance with their current market value, even if they were bought with profits which a year has elapsed on, unless the price at which they were bought is higher than the current value.
  3. 3) If the calculations show that the amount of khums due is negative as a result of sustenance debts, then the amount of the sustenance debt equivalent to the amount of khums due for the rest of the item is calculated and excluded.
  4. 4) If sustenance debts are fully repaid in the financial year, this amount is excluded from the profits.
  5. 5) Possessions which are not subject to khums are:
    1. a. Possessions owned through inheritance:
    2. i. Cash
    3. ii. Real Estate
    4. iii. Objects that are transferrable and the like
    5. b. Possessions owned by the wife from the dowry (mahr):
    6. i. Cash
    7. ii. Gold Jewellery
    8. iii. Home furniture and the like
    9. c. Possessions used for personal or family provisions from the profits of that financial year:
    10. i. Home residence
    11. ii. Home furniture and other household items
    12. iii. Gardens used for leisure and to personally benefit from their fruit
    13. iv. Personal or family cars
    14. v. Animals that are benefited from by the household such as a cow for milk or a chicken for eggs
    15. d. Debts owed by others that you do not expect to be repaid.
    16. e. Items purchased through debt that has not yet been repaid.

Total amount subject to Khums $0

Khums Due $0

Sahm al Imam to be paid $0

Sahm al Sada to be paid $0

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5 Ways You Can Support Orphaned Children in Muharram

11 July 2024

Muharram is a time spent reflecting on the sacrifice of Imam Hussain (AS), his family and companions. The month also presents an opportunity to renew our commitment to supporting those in need. 

Among those who most require our compassion and assistance are orphaned children, who face daily challenges due to the loss of one or both of their parents, as well as suffering from the effects of war, economic instability and displacement.

Here are five impactful ways to help orphaned children during Muharram

1. Order a Sadaqa Box

One of the simplest yet most effective ways to contribute is using a Sadaqa Box. 

This method integrates seamlessly into daily life. You receive a box to place at your home or business where you and others can deposit loose change.

In light of his general guardianship over orphaned children and the needy, Al-Sayyid Al-Sistani has considered the act of placing money in Al-Ayn’s Sadaqa Boxes or giving electronic Sadaqa to Al-Ayn to be a transfer of ownership to him, on behalf of the orphaned children. Hence money placed in Al-Ayn’s Sadaqa boxes is considered Sadaqa Maqbootha (Received Sadaqa), and the rewards of Sadaqa are reaped immediately.

The continuous cycle of small but meaningful donations can accumulate to make a significant impact. It’s an easy way to make charity a regular part of your life.

Order a Sadaqa Box.

2. Private Sponsorships

With a contribution as little as $65 per month, you can sponsor an orphaned child in Iraq, Ghana, or Afghanistan. 

The sponsorship covers essential aid and provides access to a comprehensive care system that gives sponsored children access to:

  • Safe housing
  • Healthcare
  • Mental health support
  • Education
  • Seasonal aid and more. 

Through regular contributions, orphaned children can break free from the cycle of poverty. After healing from past physical and emotional wounds, orphaned children can pursue an education leading to a fulfilling and financially stable future.

Thousands more await a supporter. Consider a private sponsorship in Muharram.

Learn more about private sponsorships.

3. Support our Orphaned Children’s Fund

Not everyone may be ready to commit to monthly sponsorships, so donating to an Orphaned Children’s Fund can be an alternative. 

You can donate a one-time amount or set up a recurring donation. Whether large or small, your donation goes directly to ensuring that orphaned children and their families can receive the necessities of life, support in emergency situations, and hope for a better future.

Learn more about the Orphaned Children’s Fund.

4. Donate Your Khums with Al Ayn

By directing your Khums to Al-Ayn, which has an Ijaza from Al-Sayyid Al-Sistani, you ensure that your religious dues are helping to alleviate poverty and support children in dire need. 

Calculate and pay your khums.

5. Support a Sadaqa Jariya Project

Engaging in Sadaqa Jariya, or continuous charity, is another profound way to help. This form of charity is especially valued, as the benefits of the projects continue to help others long after the initial investment and you for the duration of your life and beyond. 

At Al Ayn, you can fund:

  • Medical clinics
  • A luminous star center
  • New homes

So far, we’ve initiated 209 Sadaqa Jariya projects to support orphaned children and their families. With 78 projects completed and many more in progress or under study, your contributions can help us continue this vital work.

Donate Sadaqa Jariya.

The Impact of Your Support

The support provided to orphaned children through these methods can have transformative effects on their lives. Beyond meeting their basic needs, your help provides them with opportunities to pursue education and personal development, which might otherwise be unattainable. 

Moreover, your involvement sends a powerful message of hope and solidarity to these children, showing them that they are not alone in their struggles.


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