How to Calculate Zakat on Wealth

Zakat is one of the pillars of Islam. This guide explains Nisab, the lunar year (Hawl), and which assets are zakatable.

Step 1: Know your Nisab

Compare your net zakatable wealth against the Nisab threshold (gold or silver equivalent).

Step 2: Track one full Hawl

Zakat is due after wealth remains at or above Nisab for one lunar year.

Step 3: Calculate 2.5%

Pay 2.5% of your net zakatable assets to eligible recipients.