Zakaat on rental income

Q: Do I have to pay the Zakaat on rental income after taking away all expenses or I have to pay Zakaat on the purchase price of the house?

A: Zakaat is payable on the rental.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

 

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)