Zakat Calculation in Pakistan
Last updated: 1 July 2025
Zakat is a religious obligation and interpretations differ between scholars and schools of thought. This guide and our calculator are for general information only — please consult a qualified scholar for your specific situation.
What does a Zakat calculator do?
A Zakat calculator helps you estimate the Zakat due on your zakatable wealth — the wealth you have held for a lunar year that is above the nisab threshold. The standard rate is 2.5% (2.5%).
Gold, silver, cash and business assets
- Cash & bank balances — savings, current accounts, cash in hand.
- Gold & silver — valued at current market price.
- Business assets — inventory/stock held for sale.
- Receivables — money owed to you that you expect to recover.
- Less liabilities — debts due that can be deducted.
Nisab
Nisab is the minimum amount of wealth a Muslim must hold before Zakat becomes due. It is commonly measured as the value of 87.48 g of gold (7.5 tola) or 612.36 g of silver (52.5 tola). Many scholars recommend using the silver nisab because it is lower, meaning more people qualify to give Zakat.
Caution: interpretation may vary
The treatment of certain assets (pensions, shares, jewellery in regular use, etc.) varies between scholars. Use this as an informational starting point only.
Calculate your Zakat
Use our Zakat Calculator to add up your assets, subtract debts and estimate Zakat at 2.5% against the nisab.