{"_id":"69efb4522a0000ab9da1813e","title":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Is zakat due on gifted gold before taking possession?\\n\"}]}","question":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"A brother has gold that was purchased for him by his parents, but they still manage and hold it, and he has not taken physical possession of it. He also does not currently have a personal income.\\n\\nThe zakat due on the gold is approximately €850. His parents believe zakat is not obligatory for him since he does not earn a salary, and they are unlikely to agree to selling part of the gold to pay it. They also suggested paying the zakat in installments throughout the year.\\n\\nWhat is the correct ruling in this situation? Is zakat due on him despite not having access to the gold, and is paying it in installments permissible?\\n\"}]}","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Under the sacred law, this arrangement is classified as a hiba (gift), which only becomes binding upon the recipient taking physical possession of the asset. Since the brother has not yet received possession of the gold, ownership remains with his parents, and consequently, so does the responsibility for its Zakat. His obligation will not begin until he takes possession and ownership is legally transferred to him\\n\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668d9ff50b76658b4c232a40","tag":"Zakat: Al-Mal","count":59}],"createdOn":"2026-04-27T19:09:06.667Z"}