Reference library
Zakat & giving guides
How is zakat calculated?
A careful overview of the common calculation steps, from reviewing your assets to checking nisab and timing.
Read guideWhat is nisab, and why do gold and silver differ?
Nisab is a threshold used in assessing zakat. Gold and silver standards can lead to different values.
Read guideIs zakat due on gold and silver jewellery?
Jewellery treatment differs across scholarly views; purity, ownership, use and valuation may all matter.
Read guideHow are savings and cash considered for zakat?
Cash and savings are commonly reviewed together with other eligible wealth, subject to the method and timing you follow.
Read guideHow is zakat considered on business stock?
Trade inventory can be treated differently from equipment and other business assets; classification matters.
Read guideHow does zakat relate to rental property and investments?
A property held to rent may be assessed differently from property held for resale; investment treatment also varies.
Read guideWho can receive zakat?
Recipient eligibility is a religious question. The Qur’an names categories, while applying them to a person or organisation needs care.
Read guideZakat, sadaqah and fitrana: what is the difference?
These terms describe different forms of giving; they are not interchangeable in every religious or practical context.
Read guideWhen is zakat due? Understanding the zakat year
Many explanations discuss a lunar year, or hawl, but timing and asset-specific details can differ.
Read guideHow can I give sadaqah on a small budget?
Giving thoughtfully does not require an amount that strains your needs; consider time, practical help and small planned gifts.
Read guideMore to explore
Ramadan giving
Paying zakat in Ramadan: what to check
Plan a Ramadan gift carefully while keeping your zakat date, calculation and other forms of giving distinct.
Read guideFitrana explained: who pays, when and how
A plain-language introduction to fitrana, its distinction from zakat on wealth and why current local guidance matters.
Read guideFidya for missed fasts: who pays and how?
A careful guide to fidya for people unable to fast long term, with no fixed rupee amount.
Read guideKaffarah for breaking a fast: what to know
Learn the difference between making up a fast and kaffarah, and why personal cases need qualified guidance.
Read guideSadaqah ideas for Ramadan
Practical, flexible ways to give during Ramadan while keeping voluntary sadaqah distinct from zakat.
Read guideA practical Ramadan giving checklist
A single checklist for reviewing zakat, fitrana, other fasting-related questions, charities and records.
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Ramadan & everyday zakat questions
Zakat on salary: income, savings and timing
A practical overview of salary income, money retained as savings and the timing questions to raise with a scholar.
Read guideZakat on pension and provident funds
Learn which fund details to gather before asking how retirement savings are treated under your chosen method.
Read guideZakat on cryptocurrency: a careful checklist
A non-ruling checklist for documenting digital-asset holdings and asking about valuation and classification.
Read guideZakat and debts or loans: what to review
Understand why debts, repayments and money owed to you should not be handled with a blanket rule.
Read guideGiving zakat to relatives: what to ask
A careful guide to checking recipient eligibility and family responsibilities before designating a gift as zakat.
Read guideZakat for overseas Pakistanis
Organise assets and currencies across countries, then confirm valuation and giving questions with a trusted scholar.
Read guideCommon questions
Are these guides religious rulings?
No. They are educational introductions, not fatwas. Zakat rules can depend on your circumstances and the scholarly method you follow; consult a qualified scholar.
Can I calculate my zakat on sadqa.si?
The calculator provides an estimate using the inputs and nisab standard you choose. It does not decide which assets, debts or method apply to you.
Does sadqa.si accept donations?
No. The site does not handle payments. Its charity directory links to organisations’ own giving pages.
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