💰 Obligatory Charity
الزَّكَاة

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وَأَقِيمُوا الصَّلَاةَ وَآتُوا الزَّكَاةَ

"Establish prayer and give Zakat."

Surah Al-Baqarah 2:277
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About Zakat
عَنِ الزَّكَاة

Learn what Zakat is, who must pay it, Nisab values, eligible recipients, and all the rules — backed by Quran and Sunnah.

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Zakat Calculator
حَاسِبَةُ الزَّكَاة

Calculate your Zakat accurately on gold, silver, cash, and business assets — in multiple currencies, Shariah-compliant.

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About Zakat

Understanding Zakat

Everything you need to know before calculating and paying your Zakat.

What is Zakat

The third pillar of Islam — purification of wealth through obligatory charity.

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Who Must Pay

Every adult, sane Muslim who owns wealth above Nisab for one lunar year.

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Nisab Information

The minimum threshold of wealth — based on gold, silver, or cash equivalent.

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Haul (One Lunar Year)

Wealth must be held for one complete Islamic year before Zakat becomes obligatory.

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8 Categories of Recipients

The 8 categories of people eligible to receive Zakat, as mentioned in Surah At-Tawbah.

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Sin of Not Paying

The serious consequences in this world and the Hereafter for withholding Zakat.

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Zakat vs Tax

Understanding the difference between obligatory Zakat and government taxes.

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Types of Wealth

Cash, gold, silver, business inventory, investments — what counts and what doesn't.

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FAQs

Common questions answered — eligibility, calculation rules, special cases.

⚖️ Nisab Thresholds (Reference)
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Gold
87.48 g

Equivalent to 7.5 tola

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Silver
612.36 g

Equivalent to 52.5 tola

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Zakat Rate
2.5%

Of total wealth above Nisab