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Zakaat The Majlis Vol 19 No 06, p.2

Is Zakaat due on the wealth of minors? A minor inherits a million rand.

Question

Is Zakaat due on the wealth of minors? A minor inherits a million rand. A Maulana says that Zakaat is not due on this wealth.

Answer

According to the Hanafi Math-hab, Zakaat is not Waajib on a minor regardless of his wealth. According to the Shaafi Math-hab, Zakaat is payable on the wealth of even a minor.

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