At what age does a person become an adult in Islam?
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From Hidaya Foundation :
> The person should be Muslim, **adult**, sane, free (not a slave).
> They must posses a certain minimum amount of extra wealth (called nisab), fully owned by them in excess of personal use (such as clothing, food, shelter, household furniture, utensils, cars, etc).
> They should have had this minimum amount in possession for a complete lunar year (hawl).
The wealth should be of a productive nature, from which they can derive profit or benefit such as merchandise for business, gold, silver, livestock, etc.
> The minimum amount (or Nisab) should not be owed to someone, i.e., it should be free from debt.
The above states that a Muslim has **to be an adult** to give zakat.
**Question:** At what age does a person become an adult in Islam?
What **specific age in Sharia law** does a person **become an adult** so they are **obligated to give zakat**?
*(Please include evidence from Qu'ran or Ahadith)*
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