UAE Sets Zakat Nisab for Dates at 541kg
According to a fatwa issued by the UAE Council for Islamic Jurisprudence, the specified Zakat threshold (nisab) for dates in the country is estimated at 541 kilograms of dried dates. This is calculated based on a field study that aligns with the types of local dates and the actual production conditions. Zakat becomes obligatory at harvest if the crop reaches the nisab. The Zakat on date palms is 10% if they are irrigated with free water or rainfall, and 5% if they are irrigated at a cost. Zakat is also due on dates whether they are for sale or for saving, and it can be paid either in dates themselves or their monetary equivalent. It emphasizes the importance of adhering to local laws and paying Zakat through official recognized channels. Regarding date companies, those owning farms are required to pay Zakat on their produce according to their irrigation system. Companies that purchase dates after harvest are considered trading goods and must pay Zakat at a rate of 2.5% when the lunar year (hawl) completes.
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