Does Zakat become obligatory on the current amount when Zakat is remembered, or on the amount that existed on the date Zakat became due?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
on wealth must be disbursed upon the completion of its year (hawl) and the attainment of the a mount (). It is not permissible to delay it beyond its due time unless there is a legitimate شرعي excuse. A person who forgets is not sinful, but must hasten to disburse it.
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