Need to donate Zakat or work out how much to give? We’re here to help. Use our Zakat calculator, donate Zakat online, or read our Zakat guide to see why it matters in Islam.
WHAT IS ZAKAT AND WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO GIVE IT?
Zakat is a special type of charity in Islam. It allows Muslims to share part of their wealth with those in need. This helps purify what you have and strengthens your connection with Allah (SWT).
It is one of the five pillars of Islam, alongside daily prayer and fasting during Ramadan. It becomes due when your wealth reaches a set level, known as the Nisab.
What Is the Nisab?
The Nisab is the amount of wealth you must have before Zakat becomes due. It’s based on the value of gold or silver in your local currency:
- Silver, 612.36 grams (around 21 ounces)
- Gold, 87.48 grams (around 3 ounces)
Silver is used more often because it allows more people to qualify to give.
How Do You Know if You’ve Reached the Nisab?
Add up what you own that isn’t used for daily living, like savings, shares, business stock, pensions, or precious metals such as jewellery.
If the total value is at or above the Nisab (around 21 ounces of silver), then Zakat becomes due. Use our Zakat Calculator to see if your wealth meets the Nisab threshold.
Donate Zakat Calculate Zakat ZAKAT GUIDEWe would like to reassure our donors that Shaukat Khanum accounts are operating as normal, with no restrictions in place. Our founder is unable to make an appeal for those who rely on our support through Shaukat Khanum in Pakistan. In his absence, you can continue helping them with your Zakat as we prepare for the opening of Shaukat Khanum Karachi in December 2026.
READ OUR ZAKAT GUIDE
Our guide includes practical examples showing how to work out the Nisab using gold and silver values. It also covers how Zakat differs from other types of giving in Islam.
In the FAQ section below, you can read about our Zakat policy. You’ll also see why donors have trusted us with Zakat for over 31 years, and how your donation supports people through our work with Shaukat Khanum in Pakistan.
Donate Zakat Calculate Zakat ZAKAT GUIDEYes. Every penny you give as Zakat goes directly toward supporting eligible individuals at Shaukat Khanum. You can also choose to add a £1 processing fee when donating online. This is optional and can be selected at checkout.
Each application is reviewed by a dedicated support team at Shaukat Khanum in Pakistan. They assess a person’s situation and confirm information through local checks. This process follows a Shariah Compliance Framework developed with trusted partners. It is guided by a qualified Islamic scholar in Pakistan (Mufti Omais Alam).
Your Zakat may help sponsor an individual, either in full or in part, or be directed to where it’s needed most. More than 75% of individuals supported at Shaukat Khanum are eligible for Zakat.
Yes. Zakat donated through us is used within the same lunar year it is received. This is in line with the Shariah Compliance Framework followed at Shaukat Khanum.
You can choose to add an optional £1 processing fee when donating online. This can be selected at checkout. Your Zakat is received in full whether or not you include the fee.