Question 1

What is the difference between Zakat and Sadaqah (Sadaqah vs Zakat)?

Accepted Answer

The main difference is that Zakat is an obligatory (Fard) pillar of Islam, a fixed percentage (2.5%) on wealth above the Nisab. Sadaqah is a voluntary (Nafl) charity given in any amount at any time. Our Islamic Charity Calculator helps you compute both.

Question 2

How to calculate Zakat on money correctly using an online Zakat calculator?

Accepted Answer

To calculate Zakat correctly, sum your Zakat-able assets (cash, savings, gold, silver) held for a full lunar year. Subtract your immediate liabilities using a zakat calculator with liabilities. If the net amount is above the Nisab, your Zakat is 2.5% of that amount. This is a key part of Zakat rules.

Question 3

What is the Zakat Nisab amount for 2025?

Accepted Answer

The Zakat Nisab amount for 2025 is the monetary value of 87.48 grams of gold or 612.36 grams of silver. As market prices fluctuate, you must check the current rates in your local currency (e.g., in UAE, UK, USA) to determine the exact Nisab threshold.

Question 4

How do I calculate Zakat on salary, income, or savings?

Accepted Answer

Zakat is not typically due on salary or income as it is received, but on the savings that remain from it for a full lunar year. If your saved income, combined with other assets, stays above the Nisab for a year, you must pay Zakat on the total saved amount. Our calculator for Zakat on savings can help.

Question 5

Can I use this as a Sadaqah Jariyah calculator for the deceased?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can use our Sadaqah calculator to determine an amount you wish to donate as Sadaqah Jariyah (ongoing charity) for a deceased loved one. Simply choose your amount and frequency, and make the intention that the reward goes to them. This is a powerful form of Sadaqah for forgiveness.

Question 6

Is Zakat compulsory and what is the Zakat percentage in Islam?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Zakat is compulsory for every eligible Muslim. The fixed Zakat percentage in Islam is 2.5% of one's total Zakatable wealth held for a year.

Question 7

How do I use this Zakat calculator in the UK, USA, UAE, or India?

Accepted Answer

Our Zakat calculator for the UK, USA, UAE, India, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan is universal. Simply enter your asset values in your local currency (GBP, USD, AED, INR, SAR, PKR). The 2.5% calculation is based on Islamic principles and applies globally.

Question 8

What percentage of income should I give as Sadaqah?

Accepted Answer

There is no fixed percentage. Using a sadaqah percentage calculator is a personal choice. You can give 1%, 2%, 5% or any amount you are comfortable with. The key is sincerity and consistency, which is why a daily sadaqah chart or tool is very beneficial.

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