What is the legal definition of 'al-Sabq' (the preceding portion)?
General Chapter
Al-Mughni
Book of Zakat
Primary text
Al-Sabq is the portion less than the prescribed obligatory share (al-Faridah). This is exemplified by the amount in cattle less than thirty.
Supporting text
Al-Sha'bi stated that al-Sabq is also the portion between the two obligatory shares.