They are owed something by the company and the judge ruled that they should be compensated – do they have to pay zakaah on it?

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He has some money in a bank account from which he pays his monthly expenses – does he have to pay zakaah on it?
Does he have to pay zakaah on money which his father is saving for him?

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Is zakaah due on rent that has just been received or rent paid when one year has passed?
One year has passed since the estate was divided and he has not received anything; does he have to pay zakaah on it?
He is travelling -- can he delegate someone to pay zakaah on his behalf at home or should he wait until he gets back?
He has some money in a bank account from which he pays his monthly expenses – does he have to pay zakaah on it?
Does he have to pay zakaah on money which his father is saving for him?

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