LessonsMiscellaneous Zakat Rules: Substitutes, Value, Grazing and the Zakat YearQuiz

إِيَّاكَ وَكَرَائِمَ أَمْوَالِهِمْ
Translation: Beware of taking their prized possessions.

This is part of the Prophet’s instruction to Mu‘adh concerning collection of zakat. Kara’im are exceptionally prized assets. Thus collecting middling-quality property protects fairness; the hadith does not cancel zakat liability.

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The Prophetic Warning About Prime Assets

Miscellaneous Zakat Rules: Substitutes, Value, Grazing and the Zakat Year

إِيَّاكَ وَكَرَائِمَ أَمْوَالِهِمْ
Translation: Beware of taking their prized possessions.

This is part of the Prophet’s instruction to Mu‘adh concerning collection of zakat. Kara’im are exceptionally prized assets. Thus collecting middling-quality property protects fairness; the hadith does not cancel zakat liability.