Zakat Calculator

Zakat is one of the five pillars of Islam, obligatory for every Muslim who owns wealth above the Nisab threshold for a full lunar year (Hawl). The Zakat rate is 2.5% of total zakatable wealth.

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   Step 1

   Identify all zakatable assets (cash, gold, silver, trade goods)

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   Step 2

   Verify the Nisab threshold is met (85 grams of gold or equivalent)

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   Step 3

   Confirm a full lunar year has passed (Hawl)

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   Step 4

   Deduct any outstanding debts

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   Step 5

   Calculate 2.5% of net zakatable wealth

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  Calculate your Zakat on the same date each lunar year

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  Keep records of all zakatable assets throughout the year

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  Use current gold prices to calculate the Nisab value

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  Don't forget Zakat on gold kept for savings, not just jewelry for adornment

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  Distribute your Zakat among the eight categories mentioned in the Quran

• Ignoring Saved Gold

• Incorrect Hawl Calculation

• Forgetting Some Assets

• Confusing Nisab Standards