Is Zakat obligatory on inherited money designated for building a house, even if a whole year has passed while it was in one's possession?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
The aforementioned money transferred ownership to the heirs immediately upon their father's death. Each heir must pay on their share if it reaches the , either by itself or when combined with other money or trade goods, provided that a full Hijri year has passed over each heir's share, starting from the time of their father's death.
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