Zakaat Q&A (5/26)

· 10 Ramadan 1435 AH1 min readEnglish
zakat

Question

Upon whom is Zakāt compulsory?

Answer

Zakat is compulsory on every sane, mature Muslim who is owner of Zakātable assets equivalent to the Nisab after a passing of a lunar year.

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