Property and rent
Zakat al-maal on property and rent
Your home is out. A let property, land to sell and rent saved are each counted differently.
Zakat al-maal and property
The home you live in is out: what is kept for use carries no zakat (Sahih al-Bukhari 1463). Other property depends on why you hold it.
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Property and zakat al-maal
| Property | What counts |
|---|---|
| Your home | Nothing |
| A property you let | Not the building; the rent counts once saved |
| Property or land bought to sell | Its market value, like stock (Muwatta Malik, Book 17, no. 19) |
| A plot you may build on one day | Nothing, until you decide to sell |
Rent saved joins your savings; a mortgage instalment due now comes off.
Points to check
Changed your mind?
A home you now mean to sell counts from the day you decide.
Joint ownership
Each owner counts their own share.