Is Qurbaani and zakaat waajib upon a person who has a hajj savings account?

Q: If I have a savings account towards hajj and its more than 1 year:

1. Is qurbani wajib on me although I may not have any other money besides the savings for hajj?

2. Do I pay zakaat on that money?

A:

1. Yes.

2. Yes.

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

 

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)