Is Zakat obligatory upon the government if it enters the field of trade?
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is not obligatory on state funds, because it is public money not owned by any specific individual. Its original purpose is to be spent on the general welfare of Muslims, including the categories for Zakat expenditure. This includes funds allocated for trade and other state assets.
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