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Zakaah Calculator

A practical estimate of Zakaah on qualifying wealth.

Important: This calculator provides an estimate only. Zakaah circumstances differ; consult the MJC Fatwa Department for a formal ruling.
01

Your Zakaah assets

Enter the current market value in South African Rand.

02

Select the Nisab basis

Use a current South African price per gram.

What should be included?

Generally included

Cash, savings, gold, silver, qualifying investments, business inventory and recoverable debts held for one lunar year.

Generally not included

Your primary home, personal vehicle, household goods and items used personally rather than held as wealth or trade stock.

Seek guidance when unsure

Pensions, complex investments, business ownership, debt and agricultural assets may require individual scholarly guidance.