Is zakat obligatory on saved money that has reached the nisab and on which a full year has passed, knowing that the state takes a percentage of the salary under the name of "salary zakat"?
What official bodies take from a Muslim as Zakat for his wealth is a legitimate and valid Zakat that suffices. Sheikh Ibn Uthaymeen mentioned that what the government takes as Zakat has been properly placed, and the person's obligation is fulfilled. The Permanent Committee believes that what is paid to the Zakat and Income Department with the intention of Zakat is considered legitimate Zakat. Sheikh Ibn Baz also clarified that what is requested in the name of Zakat and paid with the intention of Zakat is considered Zakat, and it is not obligatory to pay another Zakat for the wealth whose Zakat has been paid to the state, unless there are other assets or profits whose Zakat has not been paid to the state; in that case, it must be paid to the rightful recipients. Based on this, there is no Zakat due on savings from salaries.
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