Common Jewellery Zakat Myths
There are many misconceptions about Zakat on jewelry. Correcting these myths ensures you pay Zakat correctly.
Many people believe incorrect things about jewelry and Zakat. Common myths include thinking wedding jewelry is exempt, or that jewelry is only zakatable if sold.
Myth 1: Wedding Jewelry Is Exempt
Wrong—most scholars say it is zakatable.
Some people think jewelry received as a wedding gift is not zakatable. This is not correct according to the majority of scholars. All gold and silver jewelry is zakatable, regardless of when or why you received it.
warning
Myths Lead to Mistakes