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
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).