Zakah

When does zakah become obligatory?

The answer depends on the type of wealth. Nisab and the passing of a lunar year apply to many categories, while some categories have different timing.

Start by identifying the wealth

Do not calculate before classifying the asset.

Cash and savingsCheck nisab and hawl.Trade inventoryBusiness goods have their own treatment.Gold and jewelleryScholarly disagreement must be represented accurately.Agricultural or other wealthDifferent categories can have different rules.

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