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Zakāh

زكاة

زكاة

Zakāh

Definition

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

Example

Cash, gold, silver, investments and business goods are all zakātable once the niṣāb is held for a full lunar year.

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See also

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Niṣāb

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

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Ḥawl

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

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Ṣadaqah

Voluntary charity — of wealth, words or a smile. Extinguishes sin and extends provision.

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