Fatwas Worships Zakat المفتي Translated by AI
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Zakat on Lost Money If Found

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Question
Is zakat obligatory on money that is not expected to return if found after many years?
Answer

I say, with Allah's guidance: If he finds it after years, he should only pay zakat for the year in which he found it. As mentioned in Sharh al-Wiqayah, p. 208, and Allah knows best.

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