What falls under the category of extravagance (israf)? Does the purchase of games, or gaming consoles count as israf? Does buying and indulging in desserts count as israf? Should khums be paid on such things?
The criterion for considering a type or amount of spending as israf is determined by the common social view (urf). Personal expenses/expeditures are exempted from khums only if they are not beyond a person’s social status.