What is the ruling on zakat for gold designated for adornment that has been in possession for a year, and how is zakat to be paid on gold inlaid with glass beads, and what is the legal threshold (nisab) for zakat on ornamental gold in general, and how many times is zakat to be paid on it?
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There is no on gold prepared for adornment according to the majority of scholars. However, for those who hold it is obligatory, Zakat is due on the gold only if it reaches the (85 grams), excluding the glass beads. The Zakat is one-quarter of one-tenth (2.5%) of its value and is to be given annually.
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