Zakaat Q&A (11/26)
Question
Is there Zakāt on one’s house and car?
Answer
There is no Zakat on personal items which take the form of living necessity. e.g. a house, clothes, utensils, furniture, car and all household appliances without which life would fall into difficulty etc.
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