Khums: Is a Second Necessary Plot of Land Subject to Khums If Left Unbuilt?

Practical Laws of Islam as per the teachings of Imam Khamenei

Khums: Is a Second Necessary Plot of Land Subject to Khums If Left Unbuilt?

English:

Question #898:

A person owns a second piece of land, which he needs and is normal for his social status. However, he would not be able to build a house on it during his khums year or to complete the construction in one year. Is it subject to khums?

Answer #898:

In respect to the piece of land which one needs to build a house on for living in, there is no difference between being one or several pieces of land or to building one house or several houses to be expected from khums. The criterion is the strict meaning of being in need for it/them in accordance with his social status as per common view and his financial ability for gradual construction.

-Imam Khamenei, Practical Laws of Islam, Importance and Conditions of Khums