Is Zakat automatically obligatory on money deducted from income for retirement, and how is Zakat calculated on it?
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The amount deducted from the salary for retirement is not subject to because it is like a debt owed by an insolvent person. However, if it is received, it is more cautious to pay Zakat on it once for one year.
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