Chapter on Ruling of Trade Goods in Zakat

Muhammad ibn Yaqub, from Muhammad ibn Ismail, from al-Fadl ibn Shadhan, from Safwan, from Mansur ibn Hazim, from Abu al-Rabi al-Shami, from Abu Abdillah عليه السلام, peace be upon him: (Imam عليه السلام was asked) concerning ‘a man who bought goods, and his goods became unsold upon him, while he had already given zakat on his wealth before buying with it. Is zakat due upon him, or only when he sells it?’ Imam عليه السلام said: “If he kept it seeking an increase over the capital, then zakat is due.”