Is zakat obligatory on olives and pistachios, and what is its amount?
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The obligation of on olives and its amount has been previously explained. As for pistachios, there is no zakat on them according to the Maliki and Shafi'i schools, and this is the most correct opinion, because they are not a staple food that is eaten voluntarily.
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