Zakah on gold and jewelry : Zakah on jewelry

Fatawa Question

Assalamo Alikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh I hope this message will find you in the best of your health and spirits. I have been listening different opinions on the payment of compulsory Zakah on golden jewelry (ornaments) used by the women. Some of the scholars say that it is a must and there is no exclusion as long as it is gold. While the other scholars say that the golden ornaments to be worn by women are not subject to payment of Zakah. I have heard over the Riyadh Radio Q and A session with the Chief Mufti of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Shaikh Abdullah Aale-Shaikh that there is no Zakah on golden jewelry regardless of the quantity i.e. weight. The women re-questioned that the golden jewelry is worn only on few occasions i.e. Eids or marriage ceremonies of relatives. The Aale-Shaikh (may Allah give him long life) replied as long as it is jewelry for the purpose of wearing, then there is no Zakah on it. However, if it is for business and stock keeping then Zakah is compulsory. I have also heard that most of the Ahadith stating compulsory Zakah on jewelry are not falling on the merits to say that Zakah on jewelry is must. One of the arguments heard in this context was quite logical that the ornament in use even lose their weight over a period of time therefore, the owner is already losing some weight of gold or silver which are soft metals. What would be the ruling on some other precious metals which are higher in price of gold and used as an ornaments. One scholar stated as the principal of compulsory Zakah is on the commodity which has the natural growth i.e. increase in number, weight and value. Your valuable opinion in this regard will be highly appreciated. With best wishes and regards always

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Publication Date

2006-12-03

Main Subjects

Economics & Business Administration
Islamic Studies

No. of Pages

2

Data Type

Fatawa

Language

English

Record ID

BIM-792351

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