Is Zakat Still Due If Gold Is Sold Before the Zakat Date?
Question
Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuhu Mufti saab, If a person sells some gold ornaments in 8th/9th month. Will the zakat still applicable?
Islamic Ruling & Answer
Walekumussalam warahmatullahi wabaraktu,
Yes, if you have sold the gold ornaments, then zakat will now be due on the money or wealth you have, provided the nisab is reached and one lunar year has passed.
Answered by
Mufti Tosif Qasmi
June 20, 2026
Researched & verified under our editorial & answer-review policy.
Related Questions
Support AskMuftiOnline
Your contribution helps scholars answer more questions and keeps this platform free for everyone.
Contribute Now