Deducting the farmer's expenses from the zakah on fruits
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: Is it permissible to deduct from the zakah on fruits and dates the expenses the farmer incurs, such as extracting water through electric motors?
Answer:
Yes, this follows the assessor who assesses the fruits. He leaves for the farmer or the cultivator what is between one-third and one-quarter for his expenses and costs. Yes, it is the worker who determines this for him, not what he deducts on his own. No, this follows the workers who assess the fruits. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: Is it permissible to deduct from the zakah on fruits and dates the expenses the farmer incurs, such as extracting water through electric motors?
Answer:
Yes, this follows the assessor who assesses the fruits. He leaves for the farmer or the cultivator what is between one-third and one-quarter for his expenses and costs. Yes, it is the worker who determines this for him, not what he deducts on his own. No, this follows the workers who assess the fruits. Yes.
Source
شرح إغاثة اللهفان من مصائد الشيطان لابن القيم، الباب الثاني في ذكر حقيقة مرض القلب — islamhouse.com (1:06:22)
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