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Zakat in Islam, also known as almsgiving, is one of the five fundamental pillars of Islam. It is a mandatory act of worship for Muslims who meet specific criteria. Any sane, adult Muslim whose wealth exceeds a set minimum threshold, known as the Nisab, must pay 2.5% of their wealth annually as Zakat.
Muslims are required to calculate and pay Zakat once a year, starting from the time their wealth reaches or surpasses the Nisab and remains above it for one lunar year. The collected Zakat is then distributed to those eligible to receive it, as outlined by Islamic teachings.
The Qur’an highlights the importance of giving in charity:
“And those in whose wealth there is a recognized right for the needy and deprived.”
[Qur’an 70:24-25]
Paying Zakat is not merely a financial duty but a divine command meant to purify wealth, foster community welfare, and alleviate poverty.
Nisab: The Minimum Threshold for Zakat
The Nisab is the minimum wealth a Muslim must own to be eligible to pay Zakat in Islam. It is calculated based on the value of 87.48 grams of gold or 612.36 grams of silver. As of January 23rd, 2026, the Nisab values are as mentioned below, the Nisab value changes with the rate of gold and silver over time. The Nisab should be calculated at the time of giving Zakat.
Use our calculator to help you accurately work out how much Zakat you owe.
Fitrana must be paid before the Eid prayer at the end of Ramadan. Unlike Zakat al-Mal, it is not based on wealth but rather on the ability to provide for oneself and dependents. In the UK, this is typically £5 per person.
To pay Zakat, a Muslim must:
Zakat is a crucial religious obligation, and neglecting it has significant consequences both spiritually and socially. The Qur’an warns against withholding Zakat:
“Give good news of a painful torment to those who hoard gold and silver and do not spend it on Allah’s cause. The day will come when their treasure will be heated up in the Fire of Hell and their foreheads, sides, and backs will be branded with it. It will be said to them “This is the treasure you hoarded for yourselves. Now taste what you hoarded!”
[Qur’an 9:34-35]
There are eight categories of recipients as defined by Islamic law:
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Thank you for trusting us to deliver your Zakat responsibly and in accordance with Islamic principles. Let your Zakat transform lives and bring blessings to your wealth.
