If all the requirements for khums are met, what is the degree of poverty the individual should be in for khums to be applicable to him/her? May 5, 2023 by Hasan mahdi To be eligible to receive khums, one must be in need such that he cannot pay for all his expenses. So if he is struggling with his normal expenses he can take khums Sayed Mohammad Baqer Qazwini englishkhums