An item of the same physical kind may have different legal uses. A household asset may be excluded from zakat, while an identical item held for resale belongs to trade goods.
The assessment first identifies the legal class of wealth, and only then applies its relevant nisab, ownership and annual conditions. Physical appearance alone cannot decide the outcome.
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The Book of Zakat: Obligation, Liability Conditions and Intention
An item of the same physical kind may have different legal uses. A household asset may be excluded from zakat, while an identical item held for resale belongs to trade goods.
The assessment first identifies the legal class of wealth, and only then applies its relevant nisab, ownership and annual conditions. Physical appearance alone cannot decide the outcome.