Is Zakat obligation removed from an owner who is captured (imprisoned)?

Chapter on Zakat on Debt and Charity

Al-Mughni

Book of Zakat

Book 8 · Issue 1 · Bab 7

Open in Qurani

Primary text

Zakat obligation remains upon the owner even if he is captured or prevented from accessing his wealth. This is because the owner's disposition (tassarruf) over his wealth remains effective. His sale, gift, and appointing an agent concerning his property are valid.