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Assess Your Wealth
Identify the assets that are subject to Zakaat under the applicable Islamic rules.
Learn about Zakaat, check the latest published Nisab values and gold and silver prices, and find guidance on fulfilling this important obligation.
Zakaat is an obligatory act of worship that purifies eligible wealth and supports those entitled to receive it.
Zakaat is one of the five pillars of Islam. It requires eligible Muslims to give a prescribed portion of qualifying wealth to the categories of people entitled to receive it.
Zakaat is not simply a charitable donation. When its conditions are fulfilled, it is an obligation that must be discharged according to Islamic principles.
The calculation depends on the type of wealth, the applicable Nisab threshold, the passage of the relevant lunar year where required, and other conditions established by Islamic law.
Learn how to discharge ZakaatUnderstand the main steps involved in determining and fulfilling your Zakaat obligation.
Identify the assets that are subject to Zakaat under the applicable Islamic rules.
Determine the applicable Nisab threshold and whether the conditions for Zakaat have been fulfilled.
Calculate the amount due according to the nature of your assets and the applicable Islamic rulings.
Ensure your Zakaat reaches people who are eligible to receive it.
These steps are a general introduction. The detailed rulings may differ according to the nature of the assets and the applicable school of Islamic jurisprudence. Consult a qualified scholar for a ruling specific to your circumstances.
Refer to the latest published values below. Amounts are displayed in US Dollars and Zambian Kwacha.
Published reference amounts
Gold valuation and associated Zakaat figures
Silver valuation and associated Zakaat figures
Refer to the official published Fidya guidance.
Values will be displayed once the responsible authority has verified and published them.
The treatment of wealth depends on its type, use and the applicable Islamic rulings.
Cash, qualifying savings and certain monetary assets may be subject to Zakaat when the relevant conditions are met.
Gold and silver are assessed according to the relevant Nisab and Islamic rulings governing their ownership and use.
Qualifying trade goods and business assets held for trading may be included in Zakaat calculations.
Certain investments, receivables and other financial assets may be subject to Zakaat depending on their nature.
This list is introductory, not exhaustive. Personal-use items, property, debts, investments and other assets require assessment under the applicable Islamic rulings.
Zakaat strengthens faith and helps build a caring and responsible society.
Fulfil an important obligation and seek the blessings of Allah.
Help eligible recipients meet essential needs and improve their circumstances.
Encourage compassion, solidarity and care for vulnerable members of society.
Contribute towards a more balanced distribution of wealth within society.
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Ask Darul Ifta Jamiah Islamiyyah Trust Ask Darul Ifta Al Ihsan Ask Darul Ifta Mahmudiyyah For specific religious rulings, please consult a qualified Islamic scholar.