A man has a piece of land and his intention regarding it is uncertain; he does not know whether he will develop it and rent it out, sell it, or live in it. He pays zakah when the lunar year has passed based on his established intention. For example,
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The questioner : A man has a piece of land and his intention regarding it is uncertain, O Shaykh. He does not know whether he will sell it, develop it and rent it out, or live in it. He pays zakah when the lunar year has passed based on his established intention? I mean, for example, when the year comes around, he leans toward selling it, so he pays zakah on it as if it were merchandise for trade. But when the second year comes around, for example, and he sees that he will develop it and live in it, he does not pay zakah. So what is established?
The Shaykh : We say: This land has no zakah at all, as long as he does not have a firm resolve that it is for trade. There is no zakah on it. Yes, there is no hesitation at all. But with hesitation, even one percent, there is no zakah on him.
The questioner : For example, the year comes around, for example, the lunar year passes, and he intends to sell it. Does he pay zakah on it or not?
The Shaykh : There is no zakah on it.
The questioner : There is no zakah on it.
The Shaykh : No, there is no zakah on it because it is not for trade.
The Shaykh : We say: This land has no zakah at all, as long as he does not have a firm resolve that it is for trade. There is no zakah on it. Yes, there is no hesitation at all. But with hesitation, even one percent, there is no zakah on him.
The questioner : For example, the year comes around, for example, the lunar year passes, and he intends to sell it. Does he pay zakah on it or not?
The Shaykh : There is no zakah on it.
The questioner : There is no zakah on it.
The Shaykh : No, there is no zakah on it because it is not for trade.