Khums: Is Khums Due on Undelivered Books Paid for in Advance?

Practical Laws of Islam as per the teachings of Imam Khamenei

Khums: Is Khums Due on Undelivered Books Paid for in Advance?

English:

Question #897:

Is khums applicable to the down payment made for purchasing books at the International Book Fair while the books have not been delivered yet?

Answer #897:

If the books are needed by him and their quantity is normal for his social station as per common view, it is not liable for khums.

-Imam Khamenei, Practical Laws of Islam, Importance and Conditions of Khums