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Zakāh

زكاة

حول

Ḥawl

Definition

The lunar year of holding wealth above niṣāb that triggers zakāh.

Example

If your wealth crosses niṣāb on 1 Muḥarram, your ḥawl ends on 1 Muḥarram the next year — that's your zakāh date.

See also

Zakāh›

Zakāh

Obligatory 2.5% annual charity on wealth above the niṣāb — a pillar of Islam.

Zakāh›

Niṣāb

The minimum threshold of wealth at which zakāh becomes due — the value of 85g gold or 595g silver.

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