Is Zakat obligatory on merchandise found in an inherited store, and what is the ruling on disposing of funds sent as Zakat for this merchandise?
Firstly: Delaying the division of inheritance is permissible if all heirs are adult and of sound mind, and they agree to it. However, if there are minors among them, it is necessary to refer the matter to the judge to divide the inheritance, hand over the share of the adults, and place the share of the minors under a trustworthy guardian who will develop it and spend on them. If the adults see a benefit in not dividing the inheritance, then the share of the minors must be separated and placed under a trustworthy guardian.
Secondly: If there are no minors among the heirs, and they agree to delay the division, and one of them undertakes to invest the inherited money with the consent of all of them, there is no harm in that. becomes obligatory on anyone whose share reaches the (minimum threshold for Zakat).
Thirdly: No heir has the right to invest the inheritance without the permission of the others, and no one has the right to pay Zakat on behalf of another without their permission.
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