The Ruling on the Zakah of Jewelry Prepared for Use

Question:
Also, you ask here: Is it obligatory to pay zakah on the jewelry one wears, even if only intermittently?

Answer:
This is a matter of scholarly disagreement regarding the jewelry that is worn. The majority of scholars hold that there is no zakah on it, because it is no longer intended for growth or increase, but rather for use. It is like clothing, houses, and vehicles; whatever is prepared for use has no zakah on it. Moreover, there is hardship for women in being ordered to pay its zakah every year; it is no doubt that it would eventually be exhausted, especially if the woman is poor and has nothing with which to pay zakah. She would either be forbidden from wearing jewelry, or she would be obligated to pay zakah every year while being poor. Allah the Exalted and Majestic says: This is the position of the majority of scholars, and it contains ease and simplicity, and praise be to Allah. On the other hand, some distinguished scholars hold that it is obligatory to pay zakah on jewelry prepared for use. This is the opinion they held, and they have evidence they cited for it. In any case, whoever wants to be cautious should pay zakah on the jewelry. Whoever wants to be cautious and avoid the disagreement should pay zakah on the jewelry prepared for use. As for the obligation, we do not see that it is obligatory or that it is a fard (obligatory), and this is the opinion of most scholars. Yes.