HalalWallet's comprehensive Zakat hub — calculate Zakat on cash, stocks, crypto, real estate, business assets, and retirement accounts using live Nisab thresholds. Learn the rules of Hawl, exemptions, and eligible recipients. Published by HalalWallet (halalwallet.us).
Calculate Your Zakat in Minutes
Free, accurate, and based on live gold & silver prices. Covers cash, stocks, crypto, retirement accounts, real estate, and business assets.
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How Zakat Works
Four simple steps to fulfill your obligation with confidence.
Check Nisab
Determine if your total wealth exceeds the minimum threshold (based on gold or silver value).
Calculate 2.5%
Add up all eligible assets — cash, investments, gold, business — and subtract debts.
Verify Hawl
Ensure your wealth has been above Nisab for one full lunar year (354 days).
Pay Your Zakat
Distribute to eligible recipients. Many pay during Ramadan for multiplied rewards.
Full Asset-by-Asset Breakdown
Enter each asset category for a precise calculation. Zakat is 2.5% of eligible wealth above the Nisab threshold.
Your Zakat Due
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Net Assets
$0.00
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This calculator provides estimates for guidance. Consult a qualified Islamic scholar for complex situations. Nisab values are based on live metal prices and may fluctuate.
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Zakat by Asset Type
Detailed guides for calculating Zakat on each type of asset you own.
Zakat Calculator
Full interactive calculator with live Nisab thresholds
Cash & Savings
Checking, savings & money market accounts
Stocks & Investments
Shares, ETFs, mutual funds & portfolios
Cryptocurrency
Bitcoin, Ethereum & digital assets
401k & IRA
Retirement accounts & employer matching
Real Estate
Investment properties, rental income & land
Business Assets
Inventory, receivables & business cash
Zakat FAQ
Common questions about Zakat obligations
Where to Give Zakat
Find trusted, Zakat-eligible organizations in the US. We've compiled a list of vetted charities and organizations to help you fulfill your obligation with confidence.
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Expert answers on Sharia and charitable giving
Short, practical answers about Islamic ethics and estate-planning charity.
Expert insight attributed to Abed Awad, Esq. (attorney and Islamic law expert).
Video 1
What is Sharia and how does it guide Muslim life?
Sharia is the Muslim moral code rooted in the Quran and Prophetic example — it governs everything from charitable obligations like zakat to business dealings and wealth distribution.
Watch full explanationVideo 14
How does charity fit into Islamic estate planning?
Zakat and sadaqah are religiously binding obligations. You can also leave charitable bequests in your will — up to one-third of your estate in aggregate — as part of your estate planning.
Watch full explanationFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Zakat and Islamic charitable giving
Need More Information?
Download our comprehensive Zakat handbook for detailed guidance on calculations, eligible assets, and Islamic principles of charitable giving.
Download Complete Zakat HandbookZakat is a compulsory 2.5% annual tax on wealth above the Nisab threshold — one of the five pillars of Islam. Use our free 2026 Zakat calculator to determine your obligation on cash, investments, crypto, real estate, and business assets. Zakat can be paid any time of year, though many Muslims choose Ramadan.
- Zakat rate is 2.5% on wealth above the Nisab threshold
- Nisab is based on the value of 87.48g of gold or 612.36g of silver
- Zakat is due on cash, investments, crypto, real estate, and business assets
- Our free calculator covers all major asset categories
- Zakat can be paid any time — Ramadan is preferred but not required
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