What is Malik's position regarding Zakah on wrongfully seized property upon its recovery?
Chapter on Zakat on Debt and Charity
Al-Mughni
Book of Zakat
Primary text
Malik mandates that Zakah be paid for one full year upon its recovery, asserting that since the property was in his possession at the beginning of the year, and later returned to his possession, the Zakah obligation for one year should not be waived.
Supporting text
This position is rejected because if the impediment preventing the obligation of Zakah arises during any part of the year, it invalidates the requirement for that year, similar to a reduction below the Nisaab.