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I purchase one flat with the intension of using it personally. i decided to sell that flat but till now it is not sold Do i have to give zakat for that flat if yes then how much.

· 9 Shaʻban 1425 AH1 min readFatwa 12779English
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As salam o alaykum Sir, Right now i am in saudi arabia. I purchase one flat in india with the intension of using it personally (uptill now not used. it is closed). but after gujarat riots i decided to sell that flat but till now i could not because of sensitive area nobody is interested to purchase. Do i have to give zakat for that flat if yes then how much. Thanks and jazakumullaho khair

Answer

There is no Zakaat on the flat.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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