What is the method for paying Zakat on money deposited in Islamic banks located far from one's place of residence? Is it permissible to pay Zakat in the country of residence? And what is the ruling on Murabaha in these Islamic banks?
Inherited wealth is not subject to Zakat until a full lunar year has passed on it, based on the Prophet Muhammad's (peace be upon him) saying: "There is no Zakat on wealth until a year has passed on it." It is permissible to pay Zakat on inherited wealth in advance, along with other funds, if the heir wishes to do so. As for how to pay Zakat when you are far from the place where it is due, you can appoint someone to distribute it on your behalf in the country where the Zakat is owed.
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