What this estimator does

• ✓Walks you through ~8–15 guided questions based on your situation
• ✓Shows Quranic verses and scholarly sources for each ruling
• ✓Gives you a printable summary you can take to your scholar

What it is not

• ×Not a fatwa or religious ruling — consult a scholar for final determination
• ×Not an income tax calculator — zakat is based on wealth, not earnings

Wealth, Not Income

Zakat is calculated on what you have, not what you earned. Your annual income, taxes paid, and retirement contributions don't factor in directly — what matters is your accumulated wealth at the time of calculation.

What is Nisab?

Nisab is the minimum wealth threshold. If your total wealth is below this amount, zakat is not required — though voluntary charity (sadaqah) is always rewarded. There are two standards:

Silver is a lower threshold — more people qualify to give, which many scholars recommend.