Is Zakat obligatory on the rent paid in advance for the shop, or on the owner of the shop, knowing that this amount cannot be recovered under any circumstances?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
You are not obligated to pay on the money paid to the shop owner, as it has left your possession. One of the conditions for Zakat to be obligatory is complete ownership.
Summary from Ftawy's records · added here
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