Is Zakat obligatory on land that is legally disputed, and upon whom is it obligatory?
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The Zakat on a disputed land varies according to its condition:
1. If it is cultivated by one of the disputing parties, then Zakat is due from him.
2. If no one cultivates it due to the dispute or confiscation, then no Zakat is due from anyone.
3. If it is a plot of land for construction offered for sale, its Zakat is considered Zakat on debt, and the new owner pays it upon receiving it after a full year. However, if it is designated for construction only, then no Zakat is due on it.
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