Is Zakat obligatory on jewelry that is broken to the extent that its use or wearing is prevented?

Chapter on Zakat on Gold and Silver

Al-Mughni

Book of Zakat

Book 8 · Issue 2 · Bab 5

Open in Qurani

Primary text

The ruling concerning jewelry whose breakage prevents its intended use is that Zakat is obligatory upon it. This opinion is held by Al-Qadi, who likens such broken jewelry to currency (nuqud) or bullion (tabar).