If the sale of unripe fruit is deemed valid (stipulating harvest), who owes Zakat on the developed fruit?
Chapter on Zakat on Crops and Fruits
Al-Mughni
Book of Zakat
Primary text
If the sale is deemed valid with the condition of harvest, the purchaser owes Zakat on his share of the fruit, provided that share reaches the minimum threshold (nisab).
Supporting text
If the purchaser is not obligated to pay Zakat, such as a Mukatab (a slave who has contracted for his freedom) or a Dhimmi (non-Muslim citizen), then Zakat is not due from him for this fruit.