Opinions about Zakat on Stock Holdings

Contents

Introduction Minimum Requirements for computing the Zakat Base (Nisab and Hawl) The Zakat Rate Basis for Zakat Opinions on Stocks Opinions regarding Zakat for Stocks

5.1. Opinion 1: Stocks treated like Traded Goods & Merchandise OR Partnership Shares

5.2. Opinion 2: Stocks treated like Agricultural Land

5.3. Opinion 3: Stocks treated like Fixed Assets (that do not grow)

5.4. Other opinions

A Note about Online Zakat Calculators Treatment of Debt & Mortgages when it comes to the Zakat Base? Conclusion

Brief Summary

Here is a brief summary of the most commonly found opinions:

The first opinion uses a Zakat Rate...