Is zakat obligatory on money designated for purchasing a personal car, and does the ruling on zakat differ if this designation was made before or after the passing of a full year (hawl)?
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The aforementioned money is subject to if it reaches the [Zakat] threshold by itself or by combining it with other money, provided that full ownership and a complete year [hawl] have been attained. Zakat is not obligatory until a year has passed.
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