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Learn more about the pillars of Zakat.
Zakat is the third pillar of Islam. It is a mandatory charitable contribution, considered a tax. The word Zakat means "to cleanse" or "to purify". By paying Zakat, a Muslim purifies their remaining wealth.
Zakat is obligatory for every sane, adult Muslim who owns wealth over a certain threshold (Nisab) for a full lunar year (Hawl). It is not owed on wealth used for basic living expenses.
Nisab is the minimum amount of wealth a Muslim must possess before they become eligible to pay Zakat. There are two standards: Gold (87.48 grams) and Silver (612.36 grams).
Zakat is obligatory (Fard) and has specific rules on how much to pay and who can receive it. Sadaqah is voluntary charity and can be given at any time, any amount, to anyone.
Zakat becomes due exactly one lunar year (Hawl) after your wealth first exceeds the Nisab threshold. Many Muslims choose to pay it during Ramadan for greater rewards.
Yes, it is permissible to pay Zakat in advance before the year gets completed, especially if there is an urgent need in the community.