Zakat & giving guides
A practical Ramadan giving checklist
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Review zakat with your chosen method
Note the annual date and scholarly method you follow. Gather the eligible assets and any deductions you have confirmed, check the nisab standard that applies to you, and use current metal prices you enter yourself if converting the threshold to rupees.
The calculator can help with arithmetic, but it cannot decide which assets, debts, timing or nisab method apply.
- Gather account, cash, precious-metal and business figures relevant to your method.
- Check nisab and timing with a qualified scholar if you are uncertain.
- Use the zakat calculator only after deciding which figures to include.
Check fitrana and fasting-related questions
Local guidance commonly advises paying fitrana before Eid prayer; confirm the timing and who is responsible with a trusted scholar or local authority. Current rates are announced locally and can change, so do not rely on an old amount.
If fidya or kaffarah may apply, ask a qualified scholar about the facts of the case, the correct form and current local guidance. Do not infer a payment from a generic checklist.
- Check current fitrana guidance for your location and year.
- Ask a scholar about fidya or kaffarah only if relevant to your circumstances.
- Keep these payments distinct from zakat in your notes.
Choose a charity and keep a simple record
Review the charity’s own official giving page and the source notes on its sadqa.si profile. Check any current registration, certification or tax information directly; a directory listing is not an endorsement.
Record the date, amount, purpose and organisation for your own reference. The giving tracker stores information in your browser, and you can also keep records in a method you trust.
- Confirm the official donation page before leaving the site.
- Save a receipt or confirmation from the charity.
- Record whether the gift was zakat, fitrana or voluntary sadaqah.
Common questions
When should I calculate zakat during Ramadan?
Ramadan does not automatically set or change your zakat due date. Follow the annual date and method advised by a qualified scholar.
Should fitrana be paid before Eid prayer?
Local guidance commonly advises this timing, but confirm responsibility, timing and current local instructions with a trusted scholar or authority.
Where can I find current fitrana or fidya amounts?
Check an announcement from a trusted local scholar, mosque or relevant authority for the current year. This site does not set rates.
Can sadqa.si verify a charity for me?
Profiles show the source notes and their limits, but a listing is not an endorsement or guarantee. Check current documents and giving details directly with the organisation and relevant regulator.