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For Muslims, Zakat is an essential act of charity, calculated annually to purify wealth. Every able person who meets the minimum requirement, known as the Nisab threshold, must give 2.5% of their qualifying wealth in Zakat. This percentage is taken for any excess wealth that a Muslim has, like investments, gold, silver, savings and other valuables. To be eligible for Zakat, these assets must have been held for a full lunar year. If a Muslim hasn’t held this wealth for a whole year then they won’t need to pay Zakat.
Here at Orphans in Need, we know that Zakat can be confusing for many, especially those who are preparing to pay it for the first time. This is why we’ve made our easy-to-use Zakat calculator to help you figure out if you need to pay Zakat and how much you need to give. Our calculator accurately assesses your contribution in line with Islamic principles to make sure that you fulfil your duty and share your wealth with those most in need.
To calculate Zakat properly, you first need to know if your excess wealth meets the Nisab threshold. This is the minimum amount of wealth a Muslim must own to qualify for Zakat. As gold and silver are the main assets that many believers possess, the Nisab is based on these assets. The current Nisab level is:
If you have this or more in gold, silver or the equivalent in other assets, you must pay Zakat. Now you know that you need to give Zakat, the next step is to get your assets professionally valued to see exactly how much gold, silver or other assets you own and how much they’re worth. Once you have a total valuation of your assets, you need to add them together and calculate 2.5% of the overall total. This is where you can use our Zakat calculator to add all of your assets together for you and instantly work out the percentage you need to donate. Our Zakat calculator also reminds you to consider your financial responsibilities, such as necessary expenses and debts, which you can include before it gives you a total donation!
Trying to understand how to calculate Zakat can be very difficult. There are so many assets you have to check whether you own, and when adding everything together, such as gold, silver or investments, it can be hard to get an accurate total. By using our Zakat calculator, you can make calculating what you owe much easier. All you have to do is enter the value of gold and silver that has been in your possession over the lunar year. You can also enter any cash you have, whether that’s physical, in banks, savings or investments, any trade goods you have and all of your liabilities that aren’t Zakatable. Once this is done, you simply push the calculate button and our Zakat calculator will instantly give you an accurate total and an accurate amount of how much you need to pay.
Zakat donations are used to help the poor and needy with the sincere intention of pleasing Allah (SWT). By giving Zakat, you’re not only allowing yourself to complete one of the five pillars to grow spiritually, but you’re also helping to provide countless vulnerable people across the world with the essentials they need to survive. Your Zakat has the power to transform the poor’s lives through vital food supplies, water, medical aid, education and so much more. You can help so many struggling families create a brighter future – all by simply sharing your wealth with those who need it most.
When you calculate Zakat and donate it, you’re reminded of the value of gratitude, humility and compassion, while also purifying your wealth, resisting materialism and bridging the gap between the rich and the poor. The purpose of Zakat in Islam is purely a reminder that wealth is given to you by Allah (SWT) and He can take it away, meaning that it’s not everything in life; your spirituality and connection to Him is.
We use your Zakat donations to support orphans and widows, which is a cause that’s deeply encouraged in Islam. For example, £360 can sponsor an orphan for a year, covering shelter, food, clothing, medical care and education. Even a small contribution can make a significant difference in the lives of those in need.
If you have questions about how to calculate Zakat or need assistance with our Zakat calculator, feel free to contact our team. We’re here to help ensure you understand how much Zakat to pay and fulfil this important duty.
The support of destitute orphans and widows is a cause for which Zakat is applicable and highly recommended. £360 will sponsor an orphaned child, supporting them for an entire year. This will provide them with shelter, food, clothing, medical care and education. However much your Zakat is calculated to, it can make a huge difference to the lives of vulnerable orphans.
In order to calculate Zakat, your wealth exceeding the Nisab threshold is taken into consideration; your Zakat will equate to 2.5% of this. This wealth covers loans, debts, shares, stocks, investments, silver, gold, and savings. The home in which you live and the monthly costs of such won’t be included, nor will the car that you drive. However, additional vehicles and properties will be counted within this.
In order to calculate your Zakat, you can use our Zakat calculator for 2027 so that you can guarantee that your donation is correct. Contribute your Zakat with Orphans in Need today.
The Nisab threshold is the minimum amount of wealth you must hold to be considered eligible for Zakat and is calculated on the current price of silver to the weight of 612.36 grams and gold to the weight of 87.48 grams.
It’s most common to use the silver Nisab threshold to calculate your Zakat as this provides the greatest amount of help to communities living in poverty or without food. Your local imam or scholar will advise whether you should use the Nisab value for gold or silver.
No, it is not permitted to give Zakat to build any type of building because it is not listed in the eight categories in the Qur’an. Building a mosque is a type of Sadaqah and not Zakat, counting as Sadaqah Jariyah.
Not every Muslim will be qualified to pay Zakat. First, you must be:
Zakat Rules for Gold and Cash
The Zakat rules dictate that your wealth must exceed the Nisab threshold after your monthly bills have been deducted. Nisab is calculated to the current market value of 612.36g of silver or 87.48g of gold. You must hold your wealth for a full Islamic year (Hawl) before you are required to pay Zakat. If you start the year above the Nisab threshold and finish it above the Nisab threshold, but your wealth drops below the Nisab threshold during the year, you are still eligible to pay Zakat.
Your wealth that is counted towards your Zakat contribution includes:
If you do not meet the Nisab threshold or cannot hold it for a full Islamic year, you are not required to pay Zakat.
Pay your Zakat for orphan sponsorship today and provide a child in need with the support they require to live a fuller, more wholesome life. Supported by caring teams and with access to life-saving facilities including nutritious meals, education, healthcare, and safe accommodation, you can help us make a difference. Donate today.
