Is zakat due on funds allocated for emergencies in a government institution if a year has passed over them?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
is not obligatory on state funds, because it is public money that does not fall under the ownership of a specific individual. Furthermore, its original purpose is to be spent on the general welfare of Muslims, which includes the channels for zakat. This ruling applies equally to state funds allocated for commercial purposes and other state funds.
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