The Ruling on Zakah in Land Prepared for Sale
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Q: Is zakah obligatory in land prepared for sale? Is it obligatory in land prepared for development? And if it is obligatory, how is its zakah paid?
A: Land prepared for trade is subject to zakah. The evidence for this is the famous hadith from Samurah ibn Jundub (may Allah be pleased with him) who said:Sunan Abi Dawud 1562Da'if (Al-Albani) End. His meaning by charity here is zakah.
As for land held for personal use rather than for sale, whether intended for farming, residence, rental, or the like, there is no zakah on it, because he has not intended it for sale. And Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) knows best, and we ask Him to grant us and you and all Muslims understanding of the religion and steadfastness upon it, and may Allah take care of you. And peace be upon you and the mercy of Allah and His blessings.
A: Land prepared for trade is subject to zakah. The evidence for this is the famous hadith from Samurah ibn Jundub (may Allah be pleased with him) who said:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to order us to pay the sadaqah (zakat) on what we prepared for trade.
أمرنا رسول الله ﷺ أن نخرج الصدقة من الذي نعد للبيعAs for land held for personal use rather than for sale, whether intended for farming, residence, rental, or the like, there is no zakah on it, because he has not intended it for sale. And Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) knows best, and we ask Him to grant us and you and all Muslims understanding of the religion and steadfastness upon it, and may Allah take care of you. And peace be upon you and the mercy of Allah and His blessings.
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