What is the stronger opinion regarding the delay of zakah on gold, and what is the ruling on delaying its zakah?
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Question:
What is the ruling on delaying the zakah of gold, and what is the stronger opinion regarding the zakah of gold?
Answer:
Gold that is kept for savings or for trade is subject to zakah by scholarly consensus. As for gold that women keep for adornment and jewelry, the majority of scholars hold that there is no zakah on it, because it is considered clothing and items of use, and not for the purpose of increase.
What is the ruling on delaying the zakah of gold, and what is the stronger opinion regarding the zakah of gold?
Answer:
Gold that is kept for savings or for trade is subject to zakah by scholarly consensus. As for gold that women keep for adornment and jewelry, the majority of scholars hold that there is no zakah on it, because it is considered clothing and items of use, and not for the purpose of increase.
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