1. Is zakat obligatory on land that was purchased with the intention of saving, then the intention changed to selling it, or trading with it, or building with its price, and how is its zakat calculated for previous years? 2. What is the ruling of Sharia regarding the monthly salary of a government employee who may waste some working hours, and is zakat obligatory on him if he acquires unlawful money? 3. What is the ruling of Sharia on receiving an assignment allowance for a specific period while the actual period of assignment is shorter, and how should one deal with amounts that were previously received in this manner? 4. Is zakat obligatory on the amount in a bank account when Ramadan begins if a year has not passed on it because it is borrowed money or only suffices for basic needs? 5. Is zakat obligatory on an outstanding loan that has not been fully repaid by the borrower, and what if it is repaid after the year has passed?
As for land, there is no on it as long as you did not unequivocally intend it for trade at the time of acquiring it. As for saved money, zakat is due on it if it reaches the and a hawl (lunar year) passes over it. It is more cautious to pay zakat on what you possess to avoid scholarly differences. As for debts owed to you, zakat is paid on them once you collect them, covering the past years. As for work attendance, as long as you perform your duties and are diligent with your time, you are not obligated to give charity, though if you do, it is better for you. As for secondment allowances, if they contradict reality, it is not permissible to take the excess; it must be returned to your workplace or given as charity.
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