Is there Zakaat on one’s house and car?
Published as FAQ’S Pertaining To Zakaat (8/20)
Question
Is there Zakaat on one’s house and car?
Answer
There is no Zakat on personal items which take the form of living necessities e.g. house, clothing, utensils, furniture, car and all household appliances without which life would prove difficult.
Where scholars differ, it’s safer to take the more cautious view.
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Source: Jamiatul Ulama KZN — https://jamiat.org.za/faqs-pertaining-to-zakaat-2/
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