Zakat is one of the obligations that Allah has imposed upon those whose savings exceed the specified threshold. It is taken from the wealthy and given to the poor (i.e., all those who are eligible to receive it according to the Quran). Allah, Exalted be He, and His Messenger ﷺ detailed all the rulings pertaining to this obligatory act of worship to protect the rights of the poor and needy and save the wealthy from injustice. In this hadeeth, the Prophet ﷺ explains that horses and slaves are not subject to zakat, if horses are used for personal use to ride on them and slaves are for service. This means, if they were intended for trade then they will be subject to zakat if they reach the threshold, and one lunar year has passed over their possession. The same ruling applies to whatever property people have for their sole personal use, and not for savings or trade such as vehicles and equipment. This hadeeth shows the mercy of Allah when He exempted His believing servants from paying zakat on horses and slaves..