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Islam provides comprehensive guidance for all aspects of life, including business. One such guidance is zakat on trade, which is obligatory for every Muslim involved in buying and selling. This is not only a financial obligation, but also part of Islam’s way of maintaining social and economic balance. <\/p>\n\n

Come on, learn more about trade zakat, its benefits, and how to calculate it!<\/p>\n\n

What is Trade Zakat?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

As explained on the BAZNAS<\/a> page, trade zakat is zakat paid from trade assets, namely assets obtained from trade or buying and selling activities with the intention of making a profit.<\/p>\n\n

Like other types of zakat, the law of trade zakat is obligatory for those who have fulfilled the provisions and conditions.<\/p>\n\n

Regarding how to pay it, there are differing opinions among scholars. The Rumaysho<\/a> website reports that most scholars believe that zakat on trade should be paid in cash. <\/p>\n\n

Meanwhile, Imam Abu Hanifah and Imam Syafi’i are of the view that zakat on merchandise may be issued in the form of merchandise or from its value.<\/p>\n\n

Ibn Taymiyyah chose which would be more beneficial for the recipient of the zakat: whether it be in the form of goods or money. <\/p>\n\n

Benefits and Wisdom of Trading Zakat<\/h2>\n\n
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Zakat on trade is not just a financial obligation; it also offers numerous benefits and wisdom, both for business owners and the wider community. Here are some of the benefits of zakat on trade, as explained in the Quran and Hadith: <\/p>\n\n

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  1. Distributing wealth from the rich to the needy to reduce social inequality.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Clean and purify property and keep its owner away from stinginess and greed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. One way to get closer to Allah and show gratitude for the blessings given.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Teaches us to be more sensitive to the conditions of the surrounding community and share with others.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Bringing blessings to business and strengthening the foundation of business so that it continues to run in goodness and far from things that are not blessed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n
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    Also read: Zakat Fitrah \u2013 Definition and Payment Rules<\/a><\/p>\n\n

    Zakat Trading Laws and Conditions<\/h2>\n\n

    Not all trade businesses are subject to zakat. The following are the requirements for businesses to be required to pay trade zakat. <\/p>\n\n

    1. Muslim and Sensible<\/h3>\n\n

    It is obligatory for every sane Muslim involved in business or trade to pay zakat from the proceeds of his business\u2014if it meets the nisab and haul requirements\u2014which will be explained further.<\/p>\n\n

    2. Own Merchandise<\/h3>\n\n

    Merchandise is owned by the individual, not by someone else or by someone else entrusted to him. This can be acquired through profit-making methods (mu’awadhot) such as buying and selling or renting, or given for free (tabaru’at) such as gifts and bequests. <\/p>\n\n

    3. Intended for sale<\/h3>\n\n

    The goods were originally intended for trade, as every act depends on the intention. In this context, trade (tijarah) is also a form of worship, so there must be an intention to sell, just like any other act. <\/p>\n\n

    4. Fulfilling the Nisab Requirements<\/h3>\n\n

    The nisab is the minimum asset limit, equivalent to 85 grams of gold. If the value of a trade asset is equal to or greater than the nisab, zakat of 2.5% of the total trade assets is obligatory. <\/p>\n\n

    For example, if the current price of gold is Rp 1,678,000.00 per gram, the nisab for trade zakat is Rp 142,630,000.00. Therefore, if the value of trade assets reaches or exceeds the nisab, trade zakat must be paid. <\/p>\n\n

    5. Owned for One Haul<\/h3>\n\n

    A haul is a period of time, namely a full year in the Hijri calendar. Zakat on trade is only obligatory if the asset has been owned for a full year (haul). <\/p>\n\n

    Typically, zakat is paid at the end of a business’s accounting year or at specific intervals. Some believe that the best time to pay zakat for trade is during Ramadan\u2014but it can be paid at any time, as long as the zakat has been paid within a certain period. <\/p>\n\n

    Also read: Having trouble with your business cash flow during Eid? Solve it with the Same-Day Settlement and 0% MDR features in the Labamu app!<\/a><\/p>\n\n

    How to Calculate Trade Zakat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
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    Trading assets subject to zakat can be calculated using the following formula:<\/p>\n\n

    Trading Zakat = 2.5% x (Current Assets – Short Term Debt)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

    Where:<\/p>\n\n