Is Zakat obligatory on a piece of land purchased in installments, not for commercial purposes, and intended to be sold to buy another piece of land for the same purpose (building a house)? How is it calculated, to whom is it paid, and is it permissible to pay it in another country?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
Land bought for building a residence is not subject to , because it falls under the category of assets intended for personal use. Selling it and buying another piece of land for the same purpose does not obligate Zakat on it.
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