Is Zakat Applicable to Death Committee Contributions?

No, there is no Zakat obligation on contributions made to a death committee.

Here's why:

• Nature of Contributions: 

Death committee contributions are often based on a Tabarru contract. This is a voluntary arrangement where individuals donate money with the understanding that it will be used for a charitable purpose. Such purposes may include covering funeral expenses or supporting the bereaved family.

• Loss of Ownership: 

Once the contribution is made, the donor no longer controls or owns the asset. This is a critical point in determining whether Zakat is applicable. Zakat is only due on assets that the contributor continues to own.

• Zakat Eligibility: 

For Zakat to be applicable, the individual must still have ownership over the wealth. In the case of death committee contributions, since the funds are no longer in the hands of the contributor, Zakat does not apply.

Thus, contributions made to a death committee do not qualify for Zakat, as they are no longer considered the contributor's property once they are donated.

And Allah knows best!