The ruling on zakah for one who inherits real estate that takes time to sell
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Question:
A man died and left behind properties, real estate, and land, but he did not leave any money. Selling these properties takes time. Is it permissible for his children to be given from zakah expenses for their livelihood until they sell some of their inherited property?
Answer:
No, they should sell and eat. They should not be strict in the sale; they should sell what is easy to sell. The one who has real estate should sell what is easy to sell, what he does not need. Otherwise, he should borrow until he sells. There is no harm on him.
A man died and left behind properties, real estate, and land, but he did not leave any money. Selling these properties takes time. Is it permissible for his children to be given from zakah expenses for their livelihood until they sell some of their inherited property?
Answer:
No, they should sell and eat. They should not be strict in the sale; they should sell what is easy to sell. The one who has real estate should sell what is easy to sell, what he does not need. Otherwise, he should borrow until he sells. There is no harm on him.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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