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Zakat is 2.5% of your net zakatable wealth above the Nisab threshold, held for one full lunar year (Hawl). Here is the step-by-step method used by Islamic scholars worldwide:
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The Nisab is the minimum amount of wealth you must own before Zakat becomes obligatory. It is based on the value of gold or silver as established by the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Our calculator uses live gold and silver prices so your Nisab is always accurate.
87.48 grams of gold (7.5 tola / ~3 troy ounces)
Approximate value: $7,500 – $8,500 USD in 2026. This is the most commonly used standard among Hanafi scholars. It results in a higher threshold, meaning fewer people are required to pay.
Used by: Hanafi school, many South Asian scholars
612.36 grams of silver (52.5 tola)
Approximate value: $1,500 – $1,700 USD in 2026. The silver standard sets a much lower threshold. Some scholars recommend this standard because it benefits more people in need.
Used by: Shafi'i, Maliki, and Hanbali schools
Not sure which standard to use? Learn more about Zakat or read our complete Nisab 2026 guide.
Not all possessions are subject to Zakat. Islamic law distinguishes between wealth that is zakatable (liquid, surplus wealth) and wealth used for personal needs. Here is a clear breakdown:
Learn more about Zakat on gold, Zakat on savings accounts, or see our full Zakat FAQ.
The Zakat rate is 2.5% (1/40th) of your total net zakatable wealth above the Nisab threshold, held for one full lunar year (Hawl).
Calculate the market value of your gold (jewellery, coins, bars) in your local currency, then multiply by 2.5% if it exceeds the Nisab threshold. Our free Zakat Calculator does this automatically using live gold prices.
The Nisab in 2026 using the gold standard (87.48g) is approximately $13,000–$15,000 USD. Using the silver standard (612.36g) it is approximately $500–$700 USD. Our calculator uses live prices so the exact figure is always current.
Yes. All cash in savings accounts, current accounts, and fixed deposits is zakatable at 2.5% if the total exceeds the Nisab and has been held for one lunar year.
Yes, paying Zakat in Ramadan is highly recommended as rewards are multiplied. Zakat is due on your Zakat anniversary (Hawl) but you may pay early if Ramadan falls before your due date.
No. Your primary residence and personal vehicle are not zakatable. Zakat only applies to liquid wealth: cash, gold, silver, investment stocks, and business inventory intended for trade.
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