Question 1

What is Zakat and who must pay it?

Accepted Answer

Zakat is one of the Five Pillars of Islam — an annual obligatory charity of 2.5% of eligible wealth held above the nisab threshold for a full lunar year. Every adult Muslim who owns wealth above the nisab must pay Zakat.

Question 2

What is the Nisab threshold in 2025?

Accepted Answer

The nisab is the minimum wealth required before Zakat becomes obligatory. It equals 85 grams of gold or 595 grams of silver, whichever has a lower monetary value. With gold around $88/gram in 2025, the gold nisab is approximately $7,480 and the silver nisab approximately $655 — most scholars use the silver nisab (lower value) as the threshold.

Question 3

How do I calculate how much Zakat I owe?

Accepted Answer

Add up all your zakatable assets: gold (value in $), silver (value in $), cash savings, business inventory, stocks, and money owed to you. If the total exceeds the nisab and has been held for a full lunar year, multiply the total by 2.5% to get your Zakat due. This calculator does it automatically.

Question 4

Is Zakat due on gold and silver jewelry?

Accepted Answer

According to the majority scholarly opinion, Zakat is due on all gold and silver above the nisab, including jewelry. The Hanafi school exempts women's personal-use jewelry. Enter your gold weight in grams above to calculate the exact Zakat amount.

Question 5

How much is Zakat on $10,000 or $100,000?

Accepted Answer

Zakat is 2.5% of total zakatable wealth. On $10,000 it is $250; on $100,000 it is $2,500; on $1,000,000 it is $25,000 — provided the amount has been held above the nisab for a full lunar year.

Question 6

Is Zakat due on a home, car, or personal belongings?

Accepted Answer

No. Your primary home, personal vehicle, furniture, and clothing are exempt. Zakat applies only to growth and liquid assets: cash, savings, gold, silver, business inventory, stocks, and receivables.

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