How to Use the Zakat Calculator?
Enter your financial details: Include all cash, savings, investments, gold/silver, and other assets you've owned for at least one lunar year.
Deduct immediate debts: Subtract any immediate liabilities or debts.
- Check against nisab: The calculator will compare your net worth to the current nisab value.
- Calculate 2.5%: If you meet the nisab, the calculator will determine 2.5% of your eligible wealth.
Zakat al-Fitr Calculation
Zakat al-Fitr is a separate obligation paid before the Eid prayer. Our calculator facilitates you to determine:
- Current recommended amount per person (£5-£10 in the UK)
- Total amount needed for your entire family
- Payment options through trusted UK charities
Why Pay Zakat in the UK?
Paying Zakat through UK-based Islamic charities ensures:
- Compliance with Sharia requirements
- Support for vulnerable communities both locally and globally
- Tax-efficient giving through Gift Aid (where eligible)
- Transparent distribution to those most in need
When to Pay Zakat?
You can pay Zakat:
- Annually on your Zakat due date
- During Ramadan for greater blessings
- Immediately, when you first calculate it
For Zakat al-Fitr, payment must be made before the Eid prayer, preferably in the days leading up to Eid.
Conclusion
This calculator provides an easy way to fulfill your Zakat obligations accurately. Remember that Zakat is both a spiritual duty and a means of purifying your wealth. By calculating and paying your Zakat properly, you contribute to a more equitable distribution of wealth in society while earning Allah's pleasure.
Zakat Calculator for UK Muslims
Calculate Your Zakat
- Silver (612.36g): £{{currentSilverValue}}
- Gold (87.48g): £{{currentGoldValue}}
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