A simple, transparent guide to obligatory charity, Nisab thresholds, and an interactive 2.5% Zakat calculator.
And establish prayer and give Zakat and bow with those who bow in worship and obedience.
The Holy Quran · Surah Al-Baqarah 2:43Zakat is the third pillar of Islam. It is a mandatory annual payment of a fixed 2.5% portion of a Muslim’s qualifying wealth. The funds are distributed directly to specific categories of people in need, such as the poor, the indebted, and stranded travelers.
The word \"Zakat\" literally translates to purification, growth, and blessing. By giving Zakat, a Muslim purifies their wealth from greed, cleanses their heart, and helps uplift the community.
Is Zakat obligatory on you? Zakat is only mandatory on adult Muslims whose personal wealth meets or exceeds a minimum threshold called the Nisab, and who have held that wealth for a full lunar year (Hawl).
The Nisab is the minimum threshold of wealth that makes Zakat obligatory. It was set by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ based on the values of Gold and Silver:
To find the Nisab value in your local currency, multiply the current market price of 1 gram of gold or silver by the grams above. (Most scholars recommend using the silver threshold for charity, as it allows more people to participate in giving and benefits more poor families).
Estimate your annual Zakat below. Enter the values of your assets in your local currency (e.g. $, £, €, or AED). The calculator will automatically calculate 2.5% of your qualifying wealth.
Estimated Zakat due (2.5% of total qualifying wealth). Zakat is only due if your total assets exceed the Nisab threshold in your country.
The Quran (Surah At-Tawbah 9:60) strictly defines eight categories of people who are eligible to receive Zakat: