Khums & Zakaat

How did Khums come about? Is it based on verse 41 in Surat al-Anfal?

Question: I’d like to know how (khums) came to be. Is it based on this verse from Surat

Can we pay our zakat and khums to an orphan who lost his father?

Question: A man recently passed away and left a five year old son and an eight year old

Who are the poor people according to Ahlul Bayt? Can we pay Kaffarah to poor non-Muslims?

Question: Who are the poor people according to Ahlul Bayt (a.s.)? Can we pay kaffarah to the non-

Can I rely on my husband to pay Khums on my behalf?

Question: My husband deals with all the financial issues/ responsibilities in our household. I have worked for a