A: Respected Brother/Sister in Islam
As Salaamu Alaykum wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakaatuh
Haamidaw wa Musalliyaa
If the mentioned funds equal or exceed the amount of Nisab and have been in your possession for one lunar year, or you have them in your possession when you usually calculate your Zakat, then you are liable to pay Zakat on these funds.
And Allah Ta’ala Knows Best
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Shafiq Jakhura (Mufti)
Fatwa Dept.