Q: A female becomes baligh and is already in possesion of wealth which makes her liable for Zakaat – does she have to wait one year – that is, must she be in possesion of the wealth as a ‘major’ (as opposed to being a minor) for one year before paying zakaat?
A: Yes.
And Allah Ta’ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
Answered by:
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & Approved:
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)