Summarized Fatawaa
• Is it permissible for the wife to give the Zakah(obligatory charity) of her money to her poor husband?
Yes, it is permissible for the wife to give from the Zakah of her money to her poor husband.
• Should Al-Basmalah(i.e. saying Bismillaaahi Ar-Rahmaani Ar-Raheemi ) be recited after Takbeerat Al-Ihram(saying Allahuakbar) which marks the beginning of prayer ?
A praying person is obliged to recite Al-Basmalah at the beginning of Chapter Al-Faatihah, and in every Rak`ah(unit of prayer)because it is a verse of it.
• Is it permissible for the man to go out wearing shorts?
It is permissible as long as his Awrah(private part), which is between his navel and knee, is covered. However, the regular wear traditions and modesty are to be observed.
• Is Zakah(obligatory charity) due on owned land?
Zakah is due on the land used as an article of merchandise and was originally bought for that end. Zakah is due on it at the end of every lunar year. Its value is estimated, and (2.5%) of the total value of all such lands owned by the questioner is given as Zakah. However, no Zakah is due on the land used for building a house, or an agricultural purpose.