Is Zakat obligatory on inherited jewelry? And is the Nisab calculated by combining money and gold, or for each separately? Or by combining the shares of the children, or does each individual have a Nisab? And who is responsible for paying Zakat on behalf of minor children? And is the obligation discharged if the maternal uncle or grandfather pays it on their behalf in the event that the guardian (the father) refuses?
Upon the death of the inheritor, their wealth and gold are transferred to their heirs. If the heirs relinquish their share and distribute it among themselves, then what they agreed upon should be followed. Otherwise, the share of those who relinquished their rights is divided equally between the son and the two daughters, while their original share is divided according to the rule of "to the male, the share of two females." The inherited jewelry intended for personal use is not subject to zakat, according to the preponderant opinion, even if it is women's jewelry for a man. The nisab (minimum threshold) is calculated based on the individual's total share of gold, money, cash, and trade goods, and zakat for past years must be paid. The one responsible for paying zakat on behalf of minors is their father or guardian, and if he does not pay it, then they must pay it after reaching maturity.
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