Q 2: What is the ruling on a person who inherited some precious silverware a few years ago but he did not know the amount of their Zakah (obligatory charity) since he did not pay their Zakah before, what is the percentage of Zakah of Silver? Should he pay Zakah for the previous years in which he did not pay?
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Zakah is not obligatory on utensils unless they are commercial commodities in such a case Zakah will be obligatory on its value. If utensils are made of gold or silver, Zakah will be obligatory on them if they complete the Nisab (the minimum amount on which Zakah is due) or more. 2.5% would be obligatory on its weight annually or the value of 2.5% taking into consideration that it is Islamically prohibited to possess eating utensils made of gold or silver. Their owner has to pay the Zakah of (Part No. 8; Page No. 86
A 2:
Zakah is not obligatory on utensils unless they are commercial commodities in such a case Zakah will be obligatory on its value. If utensils are made of gold or silver, Zakah will be obligatory on them if they complete the Nisab (the minimum amount on which Zakah is due) or more. 2.5% would be obligatory on its weight annually or the value of 2.5% taking into consideration that it is Islamically prohibited to possess eating utensils made of gold or silver. Their owner has to pay the Zakah of (Part No. 8; Page No. 86) the previous years in which he did not pay Zakah.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.
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