Resizing rings

· 3 Shaʻban 1438 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Is resizing of rings or other jewellery permissible in Islam? If so, does one have to pay zakat based on the original weight of the jewellery or the new reduced weight?

Answer

Yes.

It will be paid on the present weight.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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