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Do I have to pay Zakaat on value of the rental property or annual net rent?

Published as Zakaat on property

7 Mar 2015 · 16 Jumada I 1436 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Do I have to pay Zakaat on value of the rental property or annual net rent?

Answer

Refer to http://muftionline.co.za/node/8402

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by: Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & approved by: Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)

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