Is zakat due on a plot of land that was purchased to preserve wealth without a specific intention for building or investment, and years have passed without it being built, and is zakat due on it for past years, and how is it calculated?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
If the intention to trade was not present when purchasing the land, then is not obligatory on it, even if you keep it for ten years or more.
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