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Add up your zakatable wealth
Cash and deposits, gold and silver, stocks and investments held for growth, trade goods, and receivables likely to be repaid.
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Zakat Calculator for Individuals
Calculate zakat on your cash, gold, silver and stocks instantly. A simple, indicative tool that shows your nisab and the amount due (2.5%) the moment you enter your figures — nothing is stored on our servers.
Disclaimer: This calculator is a free, educational, indicative tool that estimates the zakat amount based on the figures and prices you enter,
and assumes a full lunar year (hawl) has passed over the wealth. Calculation details vary by situation and jurisprudential opinion, and the result is not a fatwa or an obligation.
For specific cases, please refer to a qualified Shariah authority. Makeen does not provide fatwa services and operates within financial consulting and technology solutions, in collaboration with licensed entities.
Quick guide
How is zakat on wealth calculated?
Four steps that summarize how individual zakat is calculated on money, gold and trade goods.
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Subtract liabilities
Deduct immediate debts due for payment to reach your net zakat base.
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Check nisab & hawl
Compare the net with the value of 85 g of gold or 595 g of silver, and confirm a full lunar year has passed.
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Pay 2.5%
If your wealth reaches the nisab and the year has passed, zakat is a quarter of a tenth (2.5%) of the net.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about zakat
What is the nisab of zakat?
The nisab is the minimum amount of wealth on which zakat becomes due. It equals the value of 85 grams of gold or 595 grams of silver. If your net wealth reaches this threshold and a lunar year passes over it, zakat is due.
What is the zakat rate on wealth?
The zakat rate on wealth is 2.5% (a quarter of a tenth) of the net zakatable wealth that has reached the nisab and completed a full lunar year.
When does zakat on wealth become due?
Zakat becomes due when your wealth reaches the nisab and a full lunar year (hawl) passes over it while it remains in your ownership.
Which assets are included in the zakat base?
The zakat base includes cash and bank deposits, gold and silver, stocks and investments held for growth, trade goods and inventory, and receivables expected to be repaid.
Is Makeen's zakat calculator free?
Yes, Makeen's individual zakat calculator is completely free. It is an educational, indicative tool to estimate the amount and does not replace guidance from qualified Shariah authorities.
Is the calculator's result binding?
The result is an approximate estimate based on the inputs and prices you enter. For specific cases and binding rulings, refer to a qualified Shariah authority.
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