Knowing the Minimum Zakat Limit for Goats: A Complete Guide for Muslim Livestock Farmers

Illustration of the limit of the minimum zakat limit (freepik)

YOGYAKARTA - As a Muslim farmer, it is very important to understand the minimum limit of the zakat of goats. This is crucial so that the obligation of zakat of property can be fulfilled properly.

It is worth noting that obedience in zakat not only cleanses the property, but also brings blessings to livestock businesses. For this reason, make sure that the number of livestock you have is in accordance with the provisions of syariat before starting to calculate the obligation.

What is the Minimum Nisab Limit for Zakat of Goats?

As reported by VOI from the National Zakat Agency website, the nisab is the minimum threshold for owning property that makes a person obliged to pay zakat.

Based on the Regulation of the Minister of Religion of the Republic of Indonesia No. 52 of 2014, livestock zakat is imposed on livestock that has reached the haul (one year of ownership) and the nisab.

In addition, it is important to note that this zakat applies to livestock that is maintained for the purpose of multiplying offspring, not for direct sale and purchase.

Then if the intention is to seek profit from buying and selling (trading), then the provision switches to business zakat.

Requirements for Zakat Livestock

Well, before calculating the number, a farmer must meet the following requirements:

Muslim and Merdeka: The owner is a Muslim and not a slave. Perfect property: Animals are owned completely legally. Reaching the Nisab: The number of animals has reached the minimum limit. Haul: The animals have been kept for a full year. Grazed: Animals get food from the common pasture (not buy feed in full / canned continuously).Details of the Calculation of the Minimum Zakat Limit for Goats

For those of you who have a continuously growing livestock, it is important to monitor the number of livestock populations periodically. Based on the provisions of syariat, the obligation of zakat will change along with the increase in the number of your ownership.

The calculation is, if the livestock has passed the ownership period for one year (haul), then the details of its obligations are as follows:

Ownership of 40 to 120 heads: You are obliged to pay zakat as much as 1 goat (minimum age 2 years) or 1 sheep (minimum age 1 year). Ownership of 121 to 200 heads: The rate of zakat that must be issued increases to 2 goats or sheep. Ownership of 201 to 300 heads: You are obliged to pay zakat as much as 3 goats or sheep. Ownership of 301 to 400 heads: The obligation of zakat that must be fulfilled is as much as 4 goats or sheep. Ownership of 401 to 500 heads: You are obliged to issue 5 goats or sheep as livestock zakat.

The calculation pattern above is very simple to follow because after reaching 500 heads, every time your livestock population increases by 100 heads, the zakat obligation will automatically increase by 1 head.

Also read the article discussing How to Calculate Mal Zakat and its Terms

In addition to referring to the number of tails, the majority of scholars provide an option for calculation based on meat weight, where the minimum zakat limit for goats is equivalent to a total weight of 612.36 kg.

If the total weight of the meat from all the goats you have reached or exceeded this figure, then you have officially become a muzakki who must purify his wealth.

For every additional 100 heads, the zakat obligation increases by 1 head. In addition to the number, scholars also argue that the nisab can be calculated based on weight, which is equivalent to 612.36 kg of meat.

The Foundation of Hadith and the Danger of Ignoring Zakat

The Prophet Muhammad gave a stern warning to livestock owners who were reluctant to pay zakat. In HR. Muslim it is stated that the owner of a goat who does not fulfill his rights will be trampled and trampled by these animals in the courtyard of Qarqar.

On the other hand, zakat from halal property is very loved by Allah. The Prophet said that the most preferred property to be spent is that which comes from halal work, such as raising fat and well-cared-for female goats (HR. Bukhari).

Understanding the minimum limit of the zakat of goats which starts from 40 heads is the key to maintaining the blessings of your livestock. By paying zakat according to the sharia, the property becomes holy and the business is growing.