Khums: Khums on Rental Security Deposit (Rahn) After One Year

Practical Laws of Islam as per the teachings of Imam Khamenei

Khums: Khums on Rental Security Deposit (Rahn) After One Year

English:

Question #941:

I rented a house for which I paid a deposit called rahn. Am I liable to khums on the rahn money after the elapse of one year?

Answer #941:

The money from your income that you lent the landlord is subject to khums unless you are not able to rent a suitable house in case you pay its khums.

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