Should Women Give Zakat For Their Jewelry?

Should women give zakat for their jewelry?

Women’s jewelry made of gold or silver is subject to zakat according to Hanafis if other conditions are met, too. In this regard, the zakat for golden jewelry is given at the rate of 1/40 if total weigh reaches the minimum limit of 80.18 gr and one year passes upon its ownership. Aside from gold or silver, jewelry made of other metals or stones is not subject to zakat (Ibn Nujaym, Al-Bahr, II, 243).

According to Shafi’i, Maliki and Hanbali scholars, jewelry (ornament) that women use daily is considered as an essential need, and not subject to zakat (Nawawi, al-Majmu’, VI, 46; Ibn Qudamah, al-Mughni, IV, 220).

Source: Presidency Of Religious Affairs The Turkey, High Board of Religious Affairs FATWA