Is it permissible to pay the Zakat on gold on behalf of someone without their knowledge, and would that suffice for them, and how is the Zakat on gold accumulated over many years calculated?
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Paying on behalf of someone without their knowledge is not permissible, because intention () is a condition. For calculating Zakat on saved gold, if it reaches the (approximately 85 grams of pure gold), then one must pay a quarter of a tenth (2.5%) of its value for each Hijri year. The value of the gold at the time of paying Zakat can be used for calculation. This woman should be advised about the seriousness of withholding Zakat, as it is a major sin.
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