Is a male taken in place of a female if that is more beneficial and of greater value?

The Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Ifta

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Q2: Is a male taken in place of a female if that is more beneficial and of greater value?
A2: A male is not taken for zakah unless the entire nisab consists of males. If it is a mix of males and females, a female is taken from it according to the value of the two animals.

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