Zakat Calculator

Calculate your Zakat in 60 seconds. Enter your assets, subtract what you owe — we'll work out the 2.5% for you.

This calculator gives an estimate. Verify Nisab and gold/silver prices with your local scholar or the Al-Iman team before paying.

Cash & SavingsCash on hand & in bank

All checking, savings, money market accounts.

Gold & Silver

Enter grams (approximate prices used) or the direct value in rands.

Gold (grams)

≈ R 1 500/gOr gold value (R)

Direct ZAR value

Silver (grams)

≈ R 20/gOr silver value (R)

Direct ZAR value

Investments & Other AssetsStocks & investments

Mutual funds, crypto, bonds.Business inventory & assets

Trade goods, business cash.Receivables (loans owed to you)

Only what you reasonably expect to recover.

Liabilities (subtract)Debts due in next 12 months

Only debts due within a lunar year. Long-term mortgages: only the next 12 months.

Common questions

What is Zakat?

Zakat is the obligatory annual charity (2.5% of qualifying wealth) that purifies the rest of your wealth. It's one of the five pillars of Islam.

What is Nisab?

Nisab is the minimum wealth threshold above which Zakat becomes obligatory. We use the silver standard (~595g of silver), which is currently ≈ R 12,000.

When do I pay Zakat?

Once your wealth has been at or above Nisab for one full lunar year (Hawl), Zakat is due. Many Muslims pay during Ramadan for the additional reward.

Does this include my house and car?

No. Personal-use items (your home, car, clothing, household goods) are not Zakatable. Only liquid wealth, gold, silver, investments, business stock, and receivables.

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