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Zakat Calculator

Calculate your annual Zakat obligation on gold, silver, cash, savings, and investments. Free and easy to use.

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Quick answer:Zakat is 2.5% of all zakatable assets (savings, gold, business inventory) held above the Nisab threshold for a full lunar year (Hawl). Nisab = value of 87.48 grams of gold or 612.36 grams of silver, whichever is lower. Use this calculator to determine your exact Zakat obligation.

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Fulfill Your Obligation with Confidence

Calculating Zakat can feel overwhelming, especially when you have wealth spread across multiple different asset classes like gold, bank savings, and stock market investments.

Our comprehensive Zakat Calculator is designed to remove the guesswork. We've built a single, unified dashboard where you can enter the value of every Zakatable asset you own. The tool precisely applies the standard 2.5% rate to your total qualifying wealth, giving you total peace of mind that your calculation is accurate.

Understanding Nisab

Zakat is only required if your total accumulated wealth equals or exceeds the 'Nisab'-a minimum threshold set by Islamic law.

Historically, this threshold is tied to the value of either 87.48 grams of gold or 612.36 grams of silver. Since the market prices of these precious metals change daily, many Muslims worry about crossing the threshold. You can calculate your exact asset value here to make sure you are fulfilling this vital pillar of Islam correctly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zakat?

Zakat is the third pillar of Islam. It is an obligatory charitable payment made annually by Muslims to purify their wealth and help those in need. It is typically calculated as 2.5% of a Muslim's total savings and commercial assets.

What is the Nisab?

Nisab is the minimum amount of wealth a Muslim must possess for one full lunar year before Zakat becomes obligatory. It is equal to the current market value of 87.48 grams of gold or 612.36 grams of silver.

When exactly should I pay my Zakat?

Zakat is due after you have held wealth above the Nisab threshold for one complete lunar (Hijri) year. Many Muslims choose to pay their Zakat during the holy month of Ramadan to maximize their spiritual rewards.

Do I pay Zakat on the house I live in?

No. Zakat is not due on personal items you use for your basic needs, including the house you live in, the car you drive, or the clothes you wear.

Do I pay Zakat on my physical business inventory?

Yes, business inventory that is intended for sale is Zakatable. You should calculate its value based on its current market selling price, not the price you bought it for.

Is my privacy protected?

Absolutely. We know Zakat involves sensitive financial information. All calculations happen entirely on your own device. Your numbers are never saved or sent to any server.