What is the ruling regarding the Khums New Year, especially since we initially set it as the day we receive our salary, not knowing it should be the first day of work? What about the previous years? Should we change the date of the Khums New Year or can we keep it as the date we receive our salary?
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Ayatollah Khamenei (may God protect him):
The beginning of the Khums year is not determined by the individual, but is a real matter that starts with the commencement of earning for those engaged in trade, with the harvest time for farmers, and with the receipt of wages for workers and employees. Therefore, what you have done is correct. In general, it is permissible to change the Khums New Year to an earlier date, and you would then pay the Khums on the surplus profits based on this new date, which would subsequently be considered your Khums New Year.
Source: Answers to Inquiries - Khums - Determining the New Year - Q994 + Official Website.
Ayatollah Sistani (may God protect him):
The Khums New Year is the first day of work. Therefore, your New Year is the beginning of your workday, not the date you set. Yes, in general, it is permissible to change the Khums New Year to an earlier date, and you would then pay the Khums on the surplus profits based on this new date, which would subsequently be considered your Khums New Year.
Source: Official website: 1, 2.
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