Condition of Growth in Wealth for the Obligation of Zakat

Question
It is a condition for the wealth that is subject to zakat to be growing; what is meant by growth?
Answer
I say, and with God's success: The intended growth: First: The increase in the two currencies (gold and silver) and what is similar to them, which are the currencies; their zakat is obligatory even if the owner does not actually engage in their operation and growth; because money, gold, and silver are inherently growing. The lack of growth from their owner is a shortcoming on their part, so they cannot be exempted from paying zakat. Second: The grazing of livestock; which includes sheep, cattle, and camels. The grazing animals are those that are satisfied with grazing or are grazed for most of the year, specifically those that are grazed for milk and offspring. Third: The intention of trade in goods, which includes all movable and immovable property except for gold, silver, currencies, cattle, sheep, and camels, such as buying a car or land with the intention of selling it, which makes zakat obligatory on it. This is different from if it was purchased for the purpose of renting it or keeping it and then selling it in the future, as this does not constitute an intention of trade. The intention of trade is considered if it exists at the time of acquiring ownership. However, if the intention of trade arises after the cause of ownership has occurred, zakat is not obligatory on it with the intention of trade unless it is sold. It is required that the cause of ownership be a voluntary cause: such as purchase, gift, will, marriage, and reconciliation regarding retaliation. However, if it is a compulsory cause: such as inheritance, zakat is not obligatory on it even if the owner intended it for trade at the time of ownership. And God knows best.
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