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zakat, sadaqah, giving

charity.

Zakat is not a tip. It is a pillar: 2.5 percent of qualifying wealth, owed yearly by those who can, owned by those who need it. This hub explains what counts, how to calculate it, and the difference between zakat and everyday charity (sadaqah).

start with these.

Calculate my zakat 2 minutes
Basics
How do I calculate zakat on savings?
What is nisab? In curation
Situations
Zakat on gold and jewellery? In curation
Can I give zakat to family? In curation
key terms.
Every answer here is curated from credible sources and re-verified on a rolling 30-day schedule. Last verified 20 Aug 2026.
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