Wealth acquired before one's zakaatable date
Question
My father owned an apartment in Pakistan which had always been on rent. A week back, he sold it and received the money against it two days ago. My question is, when giving zakaat, will this money be taken into account? Or will it be considered after it has been in possession for a year?
Answer
If the wealth was acquired before one's zakaatable date, one will include it in his zakaat.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
References (Arabic / Urdu sources)
أو المستفاد ولو بهبة أو إرث وسط الحول يضم إلى نصاب من جنسه فيزكيه بحول الأصل (شامي 2/288)
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- Mufti Zakaria Makada
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- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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