Q: 84 – Title: Q : When we bought a set of gold it includes the cost of making of the set and wastage, my question is that do we have to pay zakat for wastage as well?
Question
Q : When we bought a set of gold it includes the cost of making of the set and wastage, my question is that do we have to pay zakat for wastage as well?
Answer
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Assalaamu `alaykum waRahmatullahi Wabarakatuh
All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.
We acknowledge receipt of your e-mail correspondence wherein you queried if Zakaat must be taken on the wastage of gold, our answer follows hereunder:-
Zakaat won’t be taken for the wastage of gold that takes place during the process of making the jewelry.
And Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Wassalamu Alaykum
Ml. Mohammad Ashhad bin Said
Correspondence Iftaa Student, Mauritius
Checked and Approved by:
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Darul Iftaa, Madrassah In'aamiyyah
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