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Your Zakat
Silver
Price/g: $
Nisab: $
Gold
Price/g: $
Nisab: $
Calculations Based on Silver Nisab of Grams.
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Frequently Asked Questions
If $1,000 is your total Zakatable wealth and it exceeds the Nisab, the Zakat due would be $25 (2.5% of $1,000).
If $10,000 is your total Zakatable wealth and it exceeds the Nisab, the Zakat due would be $250 (2.5% of $10,000).
Zakat on livestock applies to specific types and quantities of animals, primarily camels, cattle, sheep, and goats. The calculation depends on the number of animals owned and specific thresholds (nisab) established in Islamic jurisprudence. For example, Zakat becomes due on sheep when an individual owns at least 40 sheep, with varying rates as the number increases. Given the complexity and specificity of these rules, it is advisable to consult a knowledgeable scholar or local imam for precise calculations.
Zakat = (Total Zakatable Assets – Liabilities) x 2.5%
Calculate 2.5% of the total cash you’ve held for one lunar year, if it exceeds the Nisab.
Calculate 2.5% of the current market value of gold and silver you’ve owned for one lunar year, if it exceeds the Nisab.
Generally, calculate 2.5% of the accessible portion of your RRSP if it exceeds the Nisab. Consult a scholar for specific guidance.
For stocks and mutual funds, typically calculate 2.5% of their current market value if it exceeds the Nisab.
Zakat is generally not due on your primary residence. For investment properties, consult a scholar for guidance based on your specific situation.
No, Zakat is not due on money you owe. In fact, debts are typically subtracted from your assets when calculating Zakat.
Remember, these are general guidelines. For specific situations or complex cases, it’s always best to consult with a qualified Islamic scholar or use a reputable Zakat calculator.
Zakat al-Fitr is a flat amount per person, set by scholars. For 2026 in Canada, Zakat al-Fitr is $15 per person.
Zakat on business is 2.5% of your trade goods’ current market value (not fixed assets like buildings). Simply add up inventory, cash from sales, and receivables owed to you, subtract debts, then apply 2.5% if it exceeds nisab. This will be based on annual numbers based on calculations of one lunar year of ownership.
Yes, if they’re for investment or trading (not primary residence or necessities). Shares in public companies count as savings. Zakat applies to their market value minus debts. If held less than a lunar year or bought for short-term trade, treat them as business assets. Dividend stocks might owe extra if undistributed.
Take the current market value of your stocks (total shares × price per share), add cash from dividends held over a lunar year, subtract any loans taken for them. If above nisab, pay 2.5%. Recalculate yearly on your lunar date.
Zakat on income is 2.5% of what you’ve earned and saved over a lunar year, after essentials like bills and debt, including salary, bonuses, freelance gigs. It must hit nisab first. Rent or business income follows similar rules.
Visit our Zakat calculator to help you calculate your Zakat
Simple: 2.5% on savings held for one lunar year if they exceed nisab (about CAD $7,500 equivalent in gold/silver value). Include bank accounts, cash at home, even unused gift cards. Don’t forget to subtract debts!
Nisab for cash is the value of 85g of gold or 595g of silver, whichever you follow (silver is often lower, suiting most people). As of 2026, that’s roughly CAD $7,500–$8,000 for gold, or CAD $900–$1,200 for silver (prices fluctuate). Everything above this, held a full year, gets 2.5%. Check out our Zakat calculator for assistance.
Treat salary like savings: add up your net income after expenses, over a lunar year. If your total savings from paychecks exceed nisab, pay 2.5% annually. Example: CAD $5,000 saved after bills? Once nisab is met for 12 lunar months, zakat is CAD $125. Feel free to use our Zakat calculator to make things easy.
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