Is it permissible to pay more than 2.5 % in Zakat ?

Fatawa Question

I understand that the Zakah is 2.5 % of assets but if one has more than that to pay and is able and willing, can they do that ? or does it have to be exactly 2.5 %, no less or more ?

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Publisher

al-Qalam Shariah Scholar Panel

Publication Date

2014-07-18

Country of Publication

United Kingdom

Main Subjects

Financial and Accounting Sciences
Religion
Islamic Studies

Topics

No. of Pages

1

Data Type

Fatawa

Language

English

Record ID

BIM-727169

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American Medical Association (AMA)

al-Qalam Shariah Scholar Panel (Manchester, England). 2014-07-18. Is it permissible to pay more than 2.5 % in Zakat ?. Manchester England : al-Qalam Shariah Scholar Panel.
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