Nisaab must be own for an entire year before zakaat is paid

Question,
On the topic of Zakaat, must one own the nisaab for an entire year before one can pay Zakaat?

Answer:
Wa Alaikum As Salaam,
Yes, one must own the nisaab for an entire year before Zakaah is paid on the savings.
And Allah knows best,
Mufti Waseem Khan.