What is the ruling on zakat for money donated for building a house if a year has passed and construction has not yet begun, especially given the donor's emphasis that it be allocated solely for construction?
A gift is a contract of ownership. If the giver stipulates conditions that contradict the essence of the contract (such as not selling it or not spending it except for a specific purpose), then there is a difference of opinion regarding the validity of the gift:
- If it is said that the gift is invalid: The money belongs to the giver, and is obligatory upon him. - If it is said that the gift is valid and the condition is invalid (which is the more preponderant opinion, due to the story of Barirah): The money belongs to the donee, who may dispose of it as he wishes. Zakat becomes obligatory upon him if it reaches the (minimum threshold) and a hawl (full lunar year) passes over it. The fact that the money is saved for building a house does not prevent the obligation of zakat.
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