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Date of Zakaat

· 28 Rajab 1433 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

I want to pay my zakaat and I do not know the exact date. It was between February 18 and end of November when I was 9 years old. I am inclined towards more towards November that I became baligh. I do not know which date to choose. Which date must I choose?

Answer

The earlier date seems to be more precautious. Further, zakaat is calculated according to the lunar year.

Q: If the date that I choose is wrong, will I be accountable for it?

A: If you follow procedure, you will not be sinful.

References (Arabic / Urdu sources)

( وحولها ) أي الزكاة ( قمري ) بحر عن القنية ( لا شمسي ). (الدر المختار 2/294)

( وسببه ) أي سبب افتراضها ( ملك نصاب حولي ) نسبه للحول لحولانه عليه ( تام ) . ( الدر المختار 2/259)

وشرطه أي شرط افتراض أدائها ( حولان الحول ) وهو في ملكه ( وثمنية المال كالدراهم والدنانير ) . ( الدر المختار 2/267)
فتاوى دار العلوم ديوبند 6/44

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Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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