Is zakat obligatory on the old house as soon as the new house is bought, or when it is sold, or when one moves to the new house?
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Zakat is not obligatory on an old house merely by the intention of selling it. Rather, Zakat becomes obligatory on its price if it is sold and a full year passes while it reaches the nisab.
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