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27 / 04 / 2026

Zakat on Property Not Intended for Trade

Question

My brother and I purchased an apartment that is currently empty and not rented. Does it have Zakat, and if it is rented, will it have Zakat?

Answer

I say, and with God's success: There is no zakat on the apartment; because it is not for trade, and God knows best.