Explanation

• Charity given voluntarily other than Zakat is called Sadaqah.
• It is not compulsory like Zakat but highly rewarded in Islam.
• It can be given anytime, in any amount, to help the poor and needy.
• It is a way to gain Allah’s pleasure and forgiveness.

Last verified on 17-05-2026

Explanation

• Year made compulsory: 2 A.H.
• Meaning of Zakat: Purification
• Position in Islam: Fourth Pillar of Islam
• Recipients: Poor, needy, debtors, travelers, and other eligible groups

Additional information:

• The word “Zakat” appears about 32 times in the Holy Quran.
• Abu Bakr fought against those who refused to pay Zakat after the death of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
• Standard Zakat rate on savings and wealth is generally 2.5% after meeting Nisab criteria.
• Fasting became compulsory: 2 A.H.
• Qiblah changed toward Kaaba: 2 A.H.
• Battle of Badr took place: 2 A.H.

Last verified on 10-05-2026

Explanation

• Nisab for goats/sheep: 40 animals over 1 year old → Zakat becomes obligatory.
• If less than 40 goats/sheep: No Zakat.

Additional information:

• Camels: Zakat payable starting at 5 camels.
• Sheep: Zakat payable starting at 40 sheep.
• Gold: Zakat payable on 7.5 tolas and above.
• Silver: Zakat payable on 52.5 tolas and above.

Last verified on 10-03-2026

Explanation

• Ushr is a 10% tax on harvests from irrigated or rain-watered land.
• 5% on harvests from land dependent on well water.

Last verified on 16-05-2026

Explanation

• In Zakat, “Hawl” means the completion of one Islamic lunar year on wealth.
• Zakat becomes obligatory when a Muslim possesses wealth above Nisab for one full lunar year.
• The Islamic lunar year consists of about 354 days.
• The usual rate of Zakat on savings and gold is 2.5%.

Last verified on 13-05-2026