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Zakat Guide 2026
Everything you need to know about calculating and giving your Zakat this year.
What is Zakat?
Zakat is one of the Five Pillars of Islam — an obligatory act of worship that purifies your wealth and helps those in need. Muslims who meet the nisab threshold must give 2.5% of their qualifying wealth annually.
Nisab Threshold 2026
Gold Nisab: ~£5,200 (87.48g of gold)
Silver Nisab: ~£450 (612.36g of silver)
Values fluctuate with market prices. Check current rates before calculating.
What Qualifies for Zakat?
- Cash and bank balances
- Gold and silver (including jewellery)
- Stocks, shares, and investments
- Business stock and inventory
- Money owed to you (expected to be repaid)
- Rental income
What Doesn’t Qualify?
- Your primary home
- Personal vehicle
- Household furniture and items
- Debts you owe (deduct from total)
Who Can Receive Zakat?
The Quran specifies eight categories of Zakat recipients (Surah At-Tawbah 9:60): the poor (al-fuqara), the needy (al-masakin), Zakat administrators, those whose hearts are to be reconciled, freeing slaves, those in debt, in the cause of Allah, and travellers in need.
How to Calculate Your Zakat
Step 1: Add up all qualifying assets
Step 2: Subtract any debts you owe
Step 3: Check if total exceeds nisab threshold
Step 4: Calculate 2.5% of total
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