Question
When I was a child, my granny and others gave gifts which consist of gold coins and money. My father has possession of the gifts. Since he has divorced my mother, he refuses to give the gifts to me nor am I aware of the amount. How should I pay Zakaat on this wealth?
Answer
Your father has usurped your wealth. It is incumbent that he hands over to you whatever belongs to you. Since you never had possession nor are you even aware of the value of the gifts, you are not liable for Zakaat. Zakaat will have to be paid from the time you gain possession.
- Source
- themajlis.co.za
- Published in
- The Majlis Vol 28 No 02
- PDF page
- 7
Appears under THE 6 FASTS OF SHAWWAAL (approximate).