Zakah on swords made of gold and silver

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Q: Is it Wajib (obligatory) to pay Zakah (obligatory charity) on the gold and silver used in swords, daggers, belts, and the like? It should be noted that there are some swords and daggers that are mostly made of gold or silver. May Allah grant you success.

A: Zakah is obligatory on swords made of gold and silver or any decorations of these two metals (gold and silver) inlaid on them, if the gold or silver reaches the Nisab (the minimum amount on which Zakah is due) either by itself or when added to other money and commercial commodities and they complete a Hawl (one lunar year calculated from the time a property reaches the minimum amount upon which Zakah is due) while under ownership.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.