Zakaat on land

Q: I bought a land to build my home on but for more than one year I am unable to build on it. Should I pay zakat for it?

A: No.

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

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)