The Ruling on the Zakah of Gold, Silver, and Diamonds
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Question:
Regarding diamonds, Honorable Shaykh, is there zakah on them? And what about gold and silver? My mother has had these items—diamonds—for several years.
Answer:
What is taken for adornment, to beautify the woman with jewelry, has no zakah in it according to the correct of the scholars' opinions, which is the opinion of the majority of the people of knowledge. As for what is taken for hoarding or for trade, then there is zakah in it if it is gold or silver. If it is other than gold and silver, there is no zakah in it until you intend to sell it. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Regarding diamonds, Honorable Shaykh, is there zakah on them? And what about gold and silver? My mother has had these items—diamonds—for several years.
Answer:
What is taken for adornment, to beautify the woman with jewelry, has no zakah in it according to the correct of the scholars' opinions, which is the opinion of the majority of the people of knowledge. As for what is taken for hoarding or for trade, then there is zakah in it if it is gold or silver. If it is other than gold and silver, there is no zakah in it until you intend to sell it. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/045 — archive.org (13:00)
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