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No, Zakat is not obligatory on an inheritance share that you have not yet received.
This is because Zakat is only payable on wealth that you possess and have full control over. If your inheritance share is still pending or has not been distributed, it is not considered part of your zakatable assets.
Islamic rulings specify that Zakat is due on wealth that meets the criteria of ownership and accessibility. Since you do not yet have possession of your inheritance, it cannot be counted as wealth in your zakatable assets.
Until the inheritance is officially distributed to you and you gain full control over it, there is no obligation to include it when calculating Zakat.
It is also important to consider the passage of one lunar year (hawl) after you gain possession of your inheritance. Once the inheritance is in your possession and has remained with you for one lunar year, you would then calculate Zakat on it.
The calculation applies only to the portion of the inheritance that qualifies as zakatable wealth, such as cash, gold, silver, or trade goods. However, if the inheritance is in the form of non-zakatable assets, such as personal property, real estate not intended for trade, or items of use, no Zakat is due on those items.
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Atta-ur-Rehman
Atta-ur-Rehman, a specialist in Fiqh from Fazal-Jamiat-ul-Uloom-ul-Shariah, Jama'at ul-Umar Karachi, is an expert in Islamic jurisprudence. His expertise spans various aspects of Shariah, including Zakat, financial rulings, family laws, and ethical guidance in everyday life. With a deep understanding of Islamic principles, he provides a reliable insights into matters of faith, worship, and personal obligations.