What should my mother do to clear her conscience, as she has been inaccurately paying Zakat al-Mal for over 35 years, and she does not know whether the amount paid was less or more than what was due, and now she only has a small amount of money left?
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The mother must strive to estimate the due from her for past years and give out what she believes most likely absolves her of liability. Her ignorance of the obligation of Zakat does not waive what she neglected. Her purchase of a house for the family is not an excuse for the Zakat to be waived, and she must hasten to give it out, seek forgiveness, and increase in charity.
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