The Grand Mufti Calls for the Payment of Olive and Olive Oil Zakat

Jerusalem - Afaq News - The Grand Mufti of Jerusalem and the Palestinian Territories, Sheikh Muhammad Hussein, called for the distribution of olive zakat to its rightful recipients, coinciding with the olive harvest season.

Sheikh Hussein explained in a statement issued by the Ifta House today, Sunday, that the zakat on olives is estimated at (653) kilograms of olives, or the equivalent of the oil produced from it after pressing. He pointed out that those who reach the zakat threshold must give 10% if the olives are irrigated with rainwater, and 5% if they are irrigated by other means.

He emphasized the importance of caring for agricultural lands and preserving them, and holding onto them as fertile land, a source of goodness, and a homeland for future generations.

He condemned the assaults targeting olive-growing lands, including theft, uprooting and burning trees, terrorizing farmers, and preventing them from accessing their lands and harvesting their crops, praising the steadfastness of the Palestinian farmer who remains on his land despite all difficulties and challenges.