Zakat Calculator

Zakat is a mandatory charitable contribution — one of Islam's five pillars — calculated at 2.5% of wealth held above the Nisab threshold for a full lunar year.

Zakat is obligatory with specific rules and rates. Sadaqah is voluntary charity that can be given at any time, in any amount, in any form of kindness.

Nisab is the minimum wealth threshold — equivalent to 85g of gold or 595g of silver — below which Zakat is not obligatory.

Muslims of sound mind whose wealth exceeds the Nisab threshold for a full lunar year, after deducting essential living expenses.

The Quran designates eight categories: the poor, the needy, Zakat administrators, those whose hearts are to be reconciled, those in bondage, the debt-ridden, those striving in God's cause, and travelers in need.

Yes, to eligible relatives you're not already obligated to support — such as siblings or cousins in need — but not to a spouse, parents, or children you already support.

Total your zakatable assets (cash, gold, silver, business assets, investments), subtract short-term debts, and pay 2.5% of the remainder if it exceeds the Nisab.

Yes. Actively traded shares are zakatable at full market value; long-term holdings are typically assessed on the portion representing liquid, zakatable assets.

You can note that your donation is intended as Zakat when you give — we ensure Zakat funds are directed to eligible recipients in line with Islamic guidelines.

Yes — every donation generates a downloadable receipt you can keep for your own records.