Is zakat obligatory on money that was designated for purchasing a house, then a year passed while it was intended for saving for another house? And is it obligatory to pay zakat for past years if it was not paid at that time? And is zakat obligatory on a portion of this money that was used for trading?
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The majority of scholars obligate on money designated for essential needs. Therefore, the person mentioned must pay Zakat for two years on his wealth. If he entrusted the money to someone who trades with it, then the Zakat of trade goods becomes obligatory on it.
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