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Online Zakat Calculator – Nisab Threshold & 2.5% Zakat

Zakat is the third pillar of Islam. Use this private, ad-free calculator to total your zakatable assets, deduct short-term liabilities, compare against the Gold (85g) or Silver (595g) Nisab threshold, and calculate your exact 2.5% (1/40) Zakat obligation.

Essential Zakat Rules: Quranic Basis, Nisab & Hawl

Throughout the Quran, Allah pairs prayer directly with Zakat: “And establish prayer and give Zakat” (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:43). The eight rightful recipient categories (Asnaf) — including the poor, the needy, those in debt, and stranded travelers — are explicitly defined in Surah At-Tawbah 9:60.

Zakat becomes obligatory when your net surplus wealth reaches the Nisab threshold and remains above it for one complete Islamic lunar year (Hawl, 354 days). The Gold Standard (85g of 24k gold) reflects stable purchasing power across currencies, whereas the Silver Standard (595g of pure silver) sets a lower threshold that brings more relief to those in need.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the 2.5% Zakat calculated once I pass the Nisab?

Once your net zakatable wealth meets or exceeds the Nisab and you have held zakatable wealth for one lunar year (Hawl), you pay 2.5% (one-fortieth) on the entire net zakatable balance — not solely on the portion above Nisab.

Should I choose the Gold Standard (85g) or Silver Standard (595g)?

Both come directly from the Prophetic Sunnah (20 mithqals of gold or 200 dirhams of silver). Many contemporary fiqh councils recommend the 85g Gold Standard for fiat savings, while traditional Hanafi scholarship favors the 595g Silver Standard because it benefits the poor more generously.

Do I pay Zakat on my primary home or personal car?

No. Your primary residence, everyday clothing, household furniture, professional tools, and personal vehicle are essential necessities and are completely exempt from Zakat.

Is my financial information stored anywhere?

Never. Every calculation runs strictly client-side in your browser with zero tracking or server transmission.

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