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How is Zakat to be paid when selling a plot of land inherited for the purpose of settling accumulated debts from a bank loan and family debts, knowing that the sale price does not cover the entire debt?

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There is no Zakat on land sold out of necessity and not for trade. Zakat is due on its price if it reaches the [nisab] threshold and a full year has passed since its possession. If debt encompasses your wealth, then there is no Zakat upon you.

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