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What is Zakat?

Zakat is an obligatory charity in Islam calculated on specific types of wealth and income. This calculator helps Muslims compute zakat fitrah, zakat mal, and zakat on income according to common guidelines.

Zakat Rules and Nisab

Zakat = Assets × 2.5% (if nisab and haul conditions are met)Formula: Zakat Fitrah = 2.5 kg of rice or equivalent per person

Variables:

  • NisabMinimum Asset Threshold
    Minimum value of assets subject to zakat(e.g.: 85 grams of gold (approx. $85,000))
    💡 Check if assets are subject to zakat
  • HaulOwnership Period
    Assets held for 1 Hijri year(e.g.: 354 days)
    💡 Condition for zakat mal
  • 2.5%Zakat Percentage
    Zakat mal and income zakat(e.g.: $25 per $1,000)
    💡 Calculate zakat amount
  • MuzakkiZakat Payer
    Person obligated to pay zakat(e.g.: Able Muslim)
    💡 Identify obligation

Categories:

Zakat Fitrah2.5 kg of rice/staple food per person
Zakat Mal2.5% of assets (gold, cash, etc.)
Zakat on Income2.5% of monthly income
Zakat on Agriculture5-10% of harvest yield

How to Use the Zakat Calculator

Select the type of zakat you want to calculate, enter the required data, and get instant results according to Islamic law.

  1. 1

    Select Zakat Type

    Choose Zakat Fitrah, Zakat Mal, or Zakat on Income according to your needs.

  2. 2

    Enter Data

    For fitrah: number of people & rice price. For mal: total assets & gold price. For income: monthly salary.

  3. 3

    Check Nisab

    The system will automatically check if your assets have reached the nisab threshold.

  4. 4

    View Result

    Zakat calculation results will be displayed along with explanations.

💡 Tip:

  • •Use the latest gold price for accurate zakat mal calculation.
  • •Zakat fitrah should ideally be paid before Eid al-Fitr prayer.
  • •Distribute zakat through trusted amil zakat institutions.

Examples

Example 1: Zakat Fitrah for a Family

Problem:

Mr. Ali's family has 5 family members. Rice price is $1.40/kg. How much is the zakat fitrah?

Solution:
  1. 1.Zakat fitrah = 2.5 kg × rice price × number of people
  2. 2.Zakat = 2.5 × $1.40 × 5 = $17.50
Result:$17.50 or 12.5 kg of rice

Mr. Ali's family zakat fitrah is $17.50 or equivalent to 12.5 kg of rice.

Example 2: Zakat on Savings/Gold (Zakat Mal)

Problem:

Mrs. Sari has savings of $12,000 that have been held for 1 full year. Gold price is $110/gram. How much is her zakat?

Solution:
  1. 1.Nisab = 85 grams × $110 = $9,350
  2. 2.Savings $12,000 > Nisab $9,350, so zakat is obligatory
  3. 3.Zakat = 2.5% × $12,000 = $300
Result:$300

Mrs. Sari must pay zakat mal of $300.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between zakat fitrah and zakat mal?
Zakat fitrah is obligatory for every Muslim alive during Ramadan before Eid al-Fitr, consisting of 2.5 kg of rice/staple food per person. Zakat mal is obligatory for asset owners who meet the nisab (85g gold) and have held it for 1 year (haul), paid at 2.5% of total assets.
What is the current nisab for zakat mal based on gold price?
The nisab for zakat mal is 85 grams of pure gold. At current gold prices, the nisab is approximately $9,350. Gold prices fluctuate, so always check the actual gold price when calculating zakat mal.
Is salary and monthly income subject to zakat?
Yes, contemporary scholars hold that income/salary is subject to zakat by analogy (qiyas) to agricultural zakat (without haul requirement). If annual income reaches the nisab, 2.5% is paid either monthly or accumulated and paid yearly.
Who is entitled to receive zakat (mustahik)?
There are 8 categories of zakat recipients (QS. At-Tawbah: 60): the poor (fuqara), the needy (masakin), zakat administrators (amil), those whose hearts are reconciled (muallaf), slaves (riqab), those in debt (gharimin), those fighting for Allah's cause (fisabilillah), and travelers in need (ibn sabil).
Can zakat be given to one's own family?
Zakat cannot be given to those whom the giver is obligated to support (parents, spouse, children). However, it can be given to other relatives such as siblings, uncles, aunts who qualify as mustahik. Giving zakat to family members earns two rewards: the reward of zakat and maintaining family ties.

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