FAQ’S Pertaining To Zakaat (3/20)

· 24 Ramadan 1440 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

What is Nisaab?

Answer

The Nisaab value is a threshold. One who possesses Zakātable assets equivalent to the Nisaab amount, will be regarded as a Nisaab holder and will have to check one lunar year later if he still possesses Nisaab amount to pay Zakaat.

Questions about this ruling, answered only from the archive with sources.

Where scholars differ, it’s safer to take the more cautious view.

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