The Stronger Position on the Zakah of Women’s Jewelry

Question:
Honorable Shaykh, he says: What is the stronger position regarding the issue of the zakah of jewelry, meaning women’s jewelry?

Answer:
Yes, the stronger position is that there is no zakah on it as long as it is intended for wearing; in that case, there is no zakah on it. This is what the majority of the scholars of knowledge hold, both the Salaf and the Khalaf. If someone wants to pay zakah on it as a precaution, that is a good thing; the door of precaution is open, and zakah is all good. If he has the ability, paying zakah on it is the most cautious course, without doubt, and zakah is good. As for making it obligatory, we do not oblige those who own jewelry for wearing to pay zakah on it, because it is not prepared for growth, but rather for use. It becomes like clothing for wearing, like cars for driving, like animals for riding and carrying, and like houses for living in. Anything prepared for use and consumption has no zakah on it. Yes.

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