Common Investment Zakat Errors

Many people make mistakes when calculating Zakat on investments. Avoiding these errors ensures your Zakat is complete.

Common mistakes include thinking long-term investments are exempt, forgetting about locked funds, and excluding unrealized gains.

Mistake 1: Thinking Long-Term Investments Are Exempt

They are not. Some people believe that if they plan to hold an investment for decades, it is not zakatable. This is incorrect. All investments are zakatable if you own them for one year.

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