Easy Way to Calculate Zakat in 2025

Zakat Calculator, Zakat Nisab 2025

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Zakat is the third pillar of Islam. It is a mandatory form of almsgiving for all sane and adult Muslims who possess wealth equal to the Nisab value. Eligibility for Zakat depends on the possessions of the Nisab value. Muslims qualifying for Zakat must donate 2.5 % of their wealth to people who are eligible to receive Zakat. In this article, we will discuss the importance of Zakat in Islam and an easy way to fulfill this important obligation. 

Why is Zakat considered important in Islam?

Zakat’s importance can be determined by the fact that it is mentioned several times in the Quran and the Hadith. It is the third pillar of Islam and an obligation that all Muslims who qualify for its eligibility must pay annually. Zakat applies to Muslims who possess wealth equal to or more than the Nisab value. The Nisab value equals 613.36 grams or 52.5 tolas of silver.

The announced Zakat Nisab 2025 value is PKR 179,689 in Pakistan.

By giving Zakat, believers demonstrate their complete faith in Allah’s (SAW). In the Quran, Allah (SWT) says:

“And establish prayer and give zakah, and whatever good you put forward for yourselves – you will find it with Allah. Indeed, Allah of what you do, is Seeing.” (Surat Al-Baqarah, 2:110)

Easy Way to Calculate Zakat  

You can easily calculate your Zakat obligations in a few steps. First, you must determine Zakat’s eligibility by calculating your net wealth. Don’t forget to subtract all your liabilities from the sum. If the remaining amount is equal to or greater than the Zakat Nisab value, you will have to pay Zakat. To know your Zakat amount, just calculate 2.5% of the total value you calculated earlier.

This amount belongs to eligible people and must be provided to them promptly. Ensure the ownership of the amount is shifted to the Zakat recipients. 

The following are some of the prevalent types of wealth that is Zakat deductible: 

• All kinds of Gold (jewelry or solid gold, whether in use or not)
• All kinds of silver, no matter what they are used for.
  • Cash in your:
    Bank accounts
  • EasyPaisa/Jazz Cash
  • All kinds of online and digital platforms
  • Loans given to others
  • Business investments
• Trade goods purchased with the purpose of selling
• Money invested in a local committee(s) (The given installments of committees are assets and therefore must be included in the Zakat calculations)

To know the exact amount of your Zakat obligations, you can use Transparent Hand’s online Zakat Calculator. Since Zakat is an annual obligation, you must ensure that you have made the correct calculations for the time. The calculation must be based on the Islamic lunar year, which is based on moon sighting. You must also not defer this important obligation. You may pay Zakat in advance, but deferring it isn’t allowed. Many Muslims prefer to pay Zakat during Ramadan. To avail that, you must pay Zakat in advance rather than deferring it.

 Eligible People Who Can Receive Zakat?

While giving Zakat on time is important, ensuring it goes to the most deserving people is also important. The following verses of the Quran clarify the eligibility for receiving Zakat.  

“Zakah expenditures are only for the poor and for the needy and for those employed to collect [zakah] and for bringing hearts together [for Islam] and for freeing captives [or slaves] and for those in debt and for the cause of Allah and for the [stranded] traveler – an obligation [imposed] by Allah. And Allah is Knowing and Wise.” (Surat At-Tawbah [9:60])

According to the aforementioned verses, the following categories of people can receive Zakat:

Al-Fuqaraa – poor people having low or no income.

Al-Masakin– people who have some possessions but not ample to support a day-t0-day living,

Zakat Collectors — people nominated by an Islamic state to collect Zakat.

New Converts — People who converted to Islam recently.

People in debt — people unable to pay their debt.

For Fi Sabeelillah — people living their lives for the cause of Islam.

Wayfarers & Travelers — people who are traveling.

Those in captivity—people who are imprisoned or in captivity.

The Benefits of Giving Zakat

The Power to Purify Wealth:

By giving Zakat, we purify our wealth. However, we are not allowed to earn from Haram sources and pay Zakat for them. Islam strictly prohibits the use of Haram or illegal means of earning money. Zakat purifies our Halal earnings from transgressions that we make involuntarily. Staying upright and honest is central to Islamic teaching. However, by giving Zakat, we further purify our wealth while accepting our human vulnerabilities. 

Zakat Allows Wealth To Be Redistributed:

Zakat allows money to change hands. Stagnant wealth results in an unfair world in which the rich keep all the wealth while the poor suffer. According to a World Bank report, around 700 million people live in absolute poverty. In 2021, 4.5 billion people had little or no access to healthcare. 

UNDP studies indicate that the Zakat pool could be between US$200 billion and US$1 trillion. This is a large amount of money that could change and save numerous lives.

Zakat Unifies People:

Zakat allows people to make a strong bond.

The Quran tells Muslims:

“O you who have believed, do not invalidate your charities with reminders or injury as does one who spends his wealth [only] to be seen by the people and does not believe in Allah and the Last Day. His example is like that of a [large] smooth stone upon which is dust and is hit by a downpour that leaves it bare. They are unable [to keep] anything of what they have earned. And Allah does not guide the disbelieving people” (Al-baqarah – 264)

Thus, Zakat unifies people and enables them to help each other out.

Use Zakat Calculator: Donate to Transparent Hands:

Transparent Hands is one of Pakistan’s leading crowdfunding platforms that provides free healthcare to the most deserving people in Pakistan. The organization’s unique crowdfunding platform ensures that donors learn about the people they assist and the impact they can make in their lives. Transparent Hands has transformed many lives through its free medical camps, surgical treatments, medical procedures, and preventive healthcare sessions since 2014. 

Many deserving people look forward to your Sadaqah, Zakat, and other donations to Transparent Hands. 

Conclusion

Zakat is the central tenant of Islam, which is incumbent on all adult Muslims who possess the Nisab value. By correctly calculating Zakat, Muslims can fulfill one of the most important duties while contributing to societal change. In this article, we have discussed how we can easily and quickly calculate Zakat. You can also use Transparent Hand’s Zakat Calculator 2025 to make your Zakat calculations for 2025. Zakat promotes solidarity among the community of believers 

Zakat promotes better distribution of wealth, unity, and solidarity among believers, and organizations like Transparent Hands ensure Zakat reaches the most deserving people.