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I would like to know if zakat is payable on precious stones such as diamonds, rubies

etc...your help is greatly appreciated. Thank you!!

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Answer:

Zakat on precious stones?

In the name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His help and ask for His  forgiveness. Whoever Allah guides none can misguide, and whoever He allows to fall astray, none can guide them aright. We bear witness that there is no one (no idol, no person, no grave, no prophet, no imam, no dai, nobody!) worthy of worship but Allah Alone, and we bear witness that Muhammad(saws) is His slave-servant and the seal of His Messengers.

Zakat is payable on any excess wealth of the person, and since precious stones such as diamonds, rubies, etc. are considered part of one’s wealth; the believer must pay the prescribed rate of zakat on his wealth.

Whatever written of Truth and benefit is only due to Allah’s Assistance and Guidance, and whatever of error is of me. Allah Alone Knows Best and He is the Only Source of Strength.

Your Brother in Islam,

Burhan