What is Zakat?

Zakat is one of the five pillars of Islam and it is an obligatory act. The meaning of Zakat is “to purify”. In essence, Zakat is purity or to purify. To purify our own wealth all Muslims are obliged to pay a portion of their wealth. Zakat is an obligation upon any Muslim who has reached puberty, is sane and has had more than the minimum required amount of wealth (Nisaab) for one year. Please use our Zakat Calculator below to work out your Zakat.

What is Nisaab?

87.48 grams of pure Gold One Tola is equal to 11 grams 665 milligrams. 7.5 Tolas of Gold is approximately 87.48 grams 612.36 grams of pure Silver One Tola is equal to 11 grams 665 milligrams. 52.5 Tolas of silver is approximately 612.36 gram

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What is Fitrana?

Fitrana, also known as Sadqa tul Fitr, is an obligatory act that all Muslim’s partake in during the Holy month of Ramadan. It purifies our fasts, helps at the time of death and protects us in the grave from punishment. Fitrana is given before Eid prayers begin at the end of Ramadan. (Min Fitrana Amount = 5 POUNDS)

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