A woman has a lot of clothes, jewelry, accessories, bags, and shoes. Is it obligatory upon her to pay khums on these items? In the event she is required to pay khums on them but postponed it to another time, is it permissible for her to use them [in the meantime]?
Khums is due on possessions that exceed what is commonly understood to be suitable for the status of the person based on their standard of living. Therefore, if any items become liable for khums based on this criteria, then she must refrain from using them until the khums for them are paid. Additionally, it is not permissible to postpone payment [of khums] without the permission of the jurist or his authorized representative because it is considered an unlawful usurpation.