Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah

Hazrat Amr bin Shu'aib narrates from his father and grandfather that the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: There is 'ushr (one-tenth) in dates, raisins, wheat, and barley.

Hazrat Musa bin Talha narrates that when Hazrat Mu'adh came to Yemen, he used to collect zakat only on wheat, barley, dates, and raisins.

Hazrat Abu Burdah narrates that Hazrat Abu Musa Ash'ari used to collect zakat on wheat, barley, dates, and raisins.

Hazrat Ali (may Allah be pleased with him, may Allah honor his face) said that Zakat is only on four things: on wheat; if wheat is not available, then on dates; if dates are not available, then on raisins; and if raisins are not available, then on barley.

Hazrat Talha bin Yahya narrates that Hazrat Abdul Hameed Musa bin Talha was asked about Zakat, so he said: Zakat is on wheat, barley, dates, and raisins.

Hazrat Ibn Jurayj states that Hazrat Ata said to me: Zakat is only on dates, grapes, and grains. And the same thing was also said to me by Hazrat Amr bin Dinar.

Hasan states that zakat is due on wheat, barley, dates, and raisins.