Zakat Ruling on Donkeys According to Islamic Consensus

Is Zakat Due on Donkeys?

❀ Question:

Is Zakat due on donkeys?

❀ Answer:

There is no Zakat on donkeys.

Imam ʿAyni al-Hanafi (رح) (d. 855H) states:
لا تجب الزكاة أيضا فى البغال والحمير بالإجماع
“Zakat is not obligatory on mules and donkeys by consensus.”
Reference: [منحة السالك، ص 228]

Regarding this matter, a weak narration is also reported.