Clarification that the opinion that zakah on jewelry is obligatory is the most cautious and safest for the conscience.

The Shaykh : And this opinion, in addition to being what the evidence indicates, is also the most cautious, the safest, and the most exonerating for the conscience. It has passed us in the previous lesson that whoever avoids doubtful matters has protected his religion and his honor. The reason it is the most cautious is that if you pay the zakah on the jewelry, no scholar will ever say that you are sinful; rather, they will either say that you have performed the obligatory duty, or they will say that you have done a voluntary act and given charity. But if you do not pay the zakah on the jewelry, some scholars will say to you that you are sinful and have exposed yourself to punishment. So, what is the most cautious and safest? Paying the zakah. The believer loves to be cautious regarding his religion and to leave this world safe, with no doubt attached to him.