Calculate your obligatory charity based on Islamic principles

What is Zakat?

About Zakat

Zakat is the third pillar of Islam, an obligatory act of charity requiring Muslims to donate 2.5% of their qualifying wealth each year to help those in need.

Nisab Threshold

The Nisab is the minimum amount of wealth a Muslim must possess before they become liable to pay Zakat. This is equivalent to 85 grams of gold or 595 grams of silver.

Benefits

Zakat purifies wealth, supports the needy, strengthens community bonds, and reminds us of our social responsibility as Muslims.

Calculate Your Zakat

Zakat Calculation Form

Include all cash, checking, and savings accounts

Current market value of gold jewelry, coins, etc.

Current market value of silver items

Current value of your investment portfolio

Loans you’ve given that are expected to be repaid

Debts that are due within the current year

Your Zakat Calculation

Based on the information you provided, your Zakat payable is:

$0.00

This represents 2.5% of your total qualifying wealth.

Important Notes

• Zakat is payable only if your total wealth exceeds the Nisab threshold for a full lunar year

• The current Nisab value is approximately 85 grams of gold or 595 grams of silver

• Zakat should be given to those in need, including the poor, needy, and those in debt

• Consult with a knowledgeable Islamic scholar for specific questions about your situation

Zakat Information

Who Must Pay Zakat?

Zakat is obligatory for every Muslim who has reached puberty, is of sound mind, and possesses wealth equal to or above the Nisab threshold for one complete lunar year.

Recipients of Zakat

Zakat can be distributed to eight categories of people: the poor, the needy, those employed to administer Zakat, those whose hearts are to be reconciled, those in bondage, those in debt, in the cause of Allah, and the wayfarer.

When to Pay Zakat

Zakat is due after one lunar year of possessing wealth above the Nisab threshold. Many Muslims prefer to pay it during Ramadan for greater blessings, but it can be paid at any time of the year.