{"id":14544,"date":"2024-01-31T13:05:22","date_gmt":"2024-01-31T10:05:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/masarat-sy.org\/?p=14544"},"modified":"2024-03-07T11:17:40","modified_gmt":"2024-03-07T08:17:40","slug":"zakat-on-non-worn-gold","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/masarat-sy.org\/en\/zakat-on-non-worn-gold\/","title":{"rendered":"Calculating Zakat on Non-Worn Gold: The Nisab and Conditions"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the realm of Islamic worship, Zakat stands as a fundamental pillar to achieve social justice and purify wealth. Zakat on non-worn gold is among the topics that evoke extensive discussion and jurisprudential research.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Today’s article provides a detailed overview of the rulings on Zakat for non-worn gold, outlining its conditions, Nisab<\/a> (minimum amount for Zakat liability), and calculation method, based on the consensus and fatwas of the majority of jurists and scholars. Let’s delve into this exposition.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What is Non-Worn Gold?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

\u00a0Non-worn gold<\/a> refers to gold held as an investment or savings asset, not used for adornment or clothing. This type of gold is considered part of one’s personal economy and is subject to Zakat in Islamic law under specific and precise criteria.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Ruling on Zakat for Saved Non-Worn Gold<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

\u00a0Allah says: “And those who hoard gold and silver and spend it not in the way of Allah – give them tidings of a painful punishment.”<\/span><\/p>\n

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The term “hoard” refers to wealth on which Zakat is not paid.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Since non-worn gold is a saved asset capable of growth, it obligates the payment of Zakat if it reaches the Nisab threshold of 85 grams or more after one lu<\/span>nar year has passed.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Is Zakat Due on Non-Worn Gold?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

\u00a0The basis for Zakat on gold<\/a> is intention: was it purchased for adornment or trade?<\/span><\/p>\n

Meaning, gold worn for adornment is considered by the majority of scholars to be exempt from Zakat, despite some differences among jurists in their interpretations. Generally, it’s agreed that gold intended for a woman’s adornment is not subject to Zakat. Zakat is only required if the gold is saved, growing, or used for trade purposes.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Conditions for Zakat on Non-Worn Gold<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

\u00a0You are only obligated to pay Zakat on non-worn gold if several conditions are met:<\/span><\/p>\n

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