Question
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Country : New Zealand
Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, Different madhabs have different rulings for the possession of gold in terms of the percentage amount for zakat… what are the regulations for Shafi’i? JazakAllah khairan
Answer
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته
حامدا و مصليا و مسلما
Muhtaramah
We have received your query regarding gold and Zakaat according to the Sha’fee Mazhab, our response is as follows:
The Darul Ifta answers questions only according the Hanafi Mazhab. We advise that you contact a reputable Darul Ifta that specialises in the Sha’fee Mazhab.
And Allah Ta’ala knows best
Answered by:
Muhammad Irshad Motara
28th Jumaadul Ula 1447
20th Nov 2025