What is the term for the requirement that wealth must be held for a full lunar year before Zakat becomes due?

Explanation

– Haul refers to the requirement that eligible wealth must be held in one’s possession for a full lunar year before the obligation of Zakat becomes applicable to that particular wealth.
– This requirement ensures that Zakat is calculated on wealth that has genuinely accumulated and remained above the Nisab threshold over a sustained period, rather than temporary fluctuations.
– For exams, remember that certain categories of wealth, such as agricultural produce, may follow different specific rules regarding this timing requirement.