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Q 4: Someone bought a piece of land in a location which is far from the city because its price was suitable for their income. They like to keep the land until it is provided with public utilities so as to be able to build their houses on it. Is it obligatory on them to pay Zakah on this land? It may be important to mention that the owner of land may sell it after a period of time and collect its price with other possible savings from their salary to buy another piece of land that is in a nearer location to the city.

Zakah is only obligatory on land which is dedicated for selling or trading. (Part No. 9; Page No. 338) If the person in question bought the land to build a house to live in, no Zakah is obligatory on it because it is not considered a commercial commodity. Any subsequent accidental sale of the same land for reasons other than trade, such as what is mentioned in the question, does not obligate Zakah.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.