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Zakāh

زكاة

نصاب

Niṣāb

Definition

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

Example

If your total zakātable wealth stays above niṣāb for one lunar year, 2.5% is due on the full amount at year's end.

Hands-on tool

Open Zakat Calculator

See also

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