Is Zakat obligatory on a piece of land purchased in installments, not for commercial purposes, and intended to be sold to buy another piece of land for the same purpose (building a house)? How is it calculated, to whom is it paid, and is it permissible to pay it in another country?
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Land bought for building a residence is not subject to Zakat, because it falls under the category of assets intended for personal use. Selling it and buying another piece of land for the same purpose does not obligate Zakat on it.
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