Does Zakat have to be paid on cash owned before one was Muslim? Q: Does Zakat have to be paid on cash owned before one was Muslim? A: Zakat is only due on Muslims. As such, any Zakatable asset owned before accepting Islam is not subject to Zakat.And Allah knows best!Mufti Faraz Adam Author: [email protected] Was this article helpful? Share: Previous Article Previous Article Next Article Next Article Related articles Zakatable assets Zakat on employer issued RSU’s Keep reading Zakatable assets Which business assets do I need to pay Zakat on? Keep reading Zakatable assets Do you pay Zakat on metals? Keep reading Helping you bring Zakat to life where you live. GIVE ZAKAT APPLY FOR HELP