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Zakat obligation on a teenager's savings

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Zakat obligation on a teenager's savings

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*Wa alikumus salaam.* If the teenager has savings or stock in trade equal to nisaab (the minimum threshold) or more for one lunar year, then zakaah is compulsory upon him.

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