Hadiths on Zakah of Livestock

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2 explained prophetic hadiths on "Zakah of Livestock": Arabic text, translation, explanation and lessons, with authenticity grade and references.

Short answer

You will find there a single hadith, classed authentic, number 4547, which fixes the minimum thresholds of Zakah applicable to livestock. The text specifies: “Zakah is not due on what is less than five ounces, nor on what is less than five camels”, alongside the threshold of five Wasqs. It thus serves as the numerical basis for knowing from how many animals the Zakah of livestock applies.

Updated on 24 September 2026 at 12:34 AM

The list of hadiths on Zakah of Livestock

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Al-Ahzab 33:56

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