Zakat

Purifying Wealth Through Zakat

Transform your wealth into blessings by fulfilling the third pillar of Islam.

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The Obligation

The Divine Command

۞ إِنَّمَا ٱلصَّدَقَـٰتُ لِلْفُقَرَآءِ وَٱلْمَسَـٰكِينِ وَٱلْعَـٰمِلِينَ عَلَيْهَا وَٱلْمُؤَلَّفَةِ قُلُوبُهُمْ وَفِى ٱلرِّقَابِ وَٱلْغَـٰرِمِينَ وَفِى سَبِيلِ ٱللَّهِ وَٱبْنِ ٱلسَّبِيلِ

Innama as-sadaqatu lil-fuqara’i wal-masakeeni wal-‘amilina ‘alayha wal-mu’allafati qulubuhum wa fir-riqabi wal-gharimina wa fi sabilillahi wabnis-sabili

“Zakat expenditures are only for the poor and for the needy and for those employed to collect [zakat] and for bringing hearts together [for Islam] and for freeing captives [or slaves] and for those in debt and for the cause of Allah and for the [stranded] traveler.”

Surah At-Tawbah (9:60)
Al-Fuqara The Poor
Al-Masakin The Needy
Al-Amilun Collectors
Mu’allafqt New Muslims
Fir-Riqab Captives
Al-Gharimun Debtors
Fi Sabilillah Allah’s Cause
Ibnus-Sabil Travelers

“Islam is built upon five: testifying that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah, establishing prayer, giving zakat, Hajj to the House, and fasting Ramadan.”

Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who must pay Zakat? ▼
Every Muslim who is sane, adult, and possesses wealth above the Nisab threshold for one lunar year must pay Zakat.
What is Nisab? ▼
Nisab is the minimum amount of wealth a Muslim must possess before Zakat becomes obligatory. It is equal to 87.48 grams of gold or 612.36 grams of silver.
When is Zakat due? ▼
Zakat is due once every lunar year (Hawl) from the date your wealth first exceeded the Nisab threshold.
Can I give Zakat to family? ▼
You cannot give Zakat to your parents, children, or spouse. You can give it to other relatives like siblings, cousins, or aunts/uncles if they are eligible (poor/needy).
How do I calculate Zakat? ▼
Zakat is calculated as 2.5% of your total zakatable assets (cash, gold, silver, business merchandise, etc.) minus your immediate debts.
Is Zakat payable on jewelry? ▼
According to the majority of scholars, Zakat is payable on gold and silver jewelry if it exceeds the Nisab, even if it is for personal use (though there is a difference of opinion).
What is the difference between Zakat and Sadaqah? ▼
Zakat is obligatory, has a fixed rate (2.5%), and specific recipients. Sadaqah is voluntary charity, can be any amount, and can be given to anyone.
What if I have debt? ▼
Debts that are due immediately can be deducted from your total assets before calculating Zakat. Long-term debts (like mortgages) are treated differently by scholars; usually, only the upcoming year’s payments are deductible.