How is the zakat on money calculated for two plots of land that were purchased for investment or future construction, knowing that there is an intention to sell them and buy a single plot for building homes for the children?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
There is no on it because the default is that zakat is not obligatory until the intention for trade is purely formed. Zakat on trade goods is determined by appraising the commodity prepared for sale at the time zakat becomes due, then one-quarter of one-tenth of its value is given.
Summary from Ftawy's records · added here
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