Question 407) - Explain the amount of Zakah paid on camels.

A: There is no Zakah on less than 5 camels. lf there are 5 to 9 which have grazed freely and a year has passed on them then a sheep is payable. Two sheep are payable on 10 - 1 4 camels. 3 sheep are payable on 15- 19 camels.4 sheep are payable on 20- 24 camels. A camel in its second year is payable on 25 - 35 camels. A camel in its third year is payable on 36 - 45 camels. A camel in its fourth year is payable on 46 - 60 camels. A camel in its fifth year is payable on 61 - 75 camels. 2 camels in their third year is payable on 76 - 90 camels. 2 camels in their fourth year is payable on 91 - 120 camels. The sequence then begins anew. At the next 5 camels a sheep and 2 camels in their fourth year is payable. At 10, 2 sheep with the camels. At 15, 3 sheep with the camels. At 20, 4 sheep with the camels' At 25, a camel in its second year with the camels. This sequence continues until a total of 150 camels are owned. Upon that, 3 camels in their fourth year are paid.The sequence then begins anew. At the next 5 camels a sheep and 3 camels in their fourth year is payable. At 10, 2 sheep with the camels. At 15, 3 sheep with the camels. At 20, 4 sheep with the camels' At 25, a camel in its second year with the camels. At 36, a camel in its third year with the camels. This sequence continues until a total of 196 camels are owned. Upon that and until 200, 4 camels in their fourth year are paid.

The sequence begins anew as per the calculations of 50 until after 150.

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