If the jewelry is made of gold but mixed with a large proportion of another metal other than gold and silver, how should we handle it?
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The questioner : The questioner asks: If the jewelry is made of gold but mixed with a large proportion of another metal other than gold and silver, how should we handle it?
The Shaykh : In such a matter, it is said that the criterion is the predominant element. If the predominant element of the mentioned jewelry is one of the two currencies, then zakah is paid according to what is established in the Shari'ah. However, if the predominant element is otherwise, then there is no zakah on it except for the absolute zakah we referred to earlier.
The questioner : And if the metal prevails over the gold and silver?
The Shaykh : If the metal on which there is no zakah is the predominant one and is more than the silver or gold, then in that case, there is no systematic zakah on it, which is what we are discussing. Rather, if it has a value worth mentioning, then it comes ... annually.
The questioner : But regarding the weight, if the gold or silver is the predominant one when weighed, how can we ... .
The Shaykh : There is nothing ... except the majority.
The questioner : The majority.
The Shaykh : Yes.
The Shaykh : In such a matter, it is said that the criterion is the predominant element. If the predominant element of the mentioned jewelry is one of the two currencies, then zakah is paid according to what is established in the Shari'ah. However, if the predominant element is otherwise, then there is no zakah on it except for the absolute zakah we referred to earlier.
The questioner : And if the metal prevails over the gold and silver?
The Shaykh : If the metal on which there is no zakah is the predominant one and is more than the silver or gold, then in that case, there is no systematic zakah on it, which is what we are discussing. Rather, if it has a value worth mentioning, then it comes ... annually.
The questioner : But regarding the weight, if the gold or silver is the predominant one when weighed, how can we ... .
The Shaykh : There is nothing ... except the majority.
The questioner : The majority.
The Shaykh : Yes.