How is Zakat Calculated on Inherited Cash?

The calculation of Zakat on inherited cash depends on the specific school of Islamic jurisprudence followed. 

Here’s how it works according to various views:

• Hanafi School:
• Zakat is due on inherited wealth once the heir has physical possession of their share.
• The estate must be distributed before Zakat is calculated.
• The inherited wealth will be included with other Zakatable assets on the next Zakat due date.
• Maliki School:
• After the heir takes possession of the estate (even if it is not divided), a waiting period of one full lunar year is required.
• Zakat becomes due only after this one year.
• If the heir does not have access to the wealth, no Zakat is due until they can access it.
• Fatwa Committees (Saudi Arabia and Qatar):
• Zakat is due after one lunar year has passed since the death of the deceased, provided the heir can access the wealth.
• If the heir cannot access the wealth, no Zakat is due until they can.
• Imam Shafi'i's Opinion:
• If a lunar year has passed before the estate is distributed, Zakat is due from the wealth..

Thus, Zakat on inherited cash is generally calculated once the heir has physical possession of the wealth. The waiting period or exact timing for Zakat depends on the legal school of thought. If the wealth is inaccessible, Zakat is deferred until it can be accessed.

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