Follow these simple steps:

1. Select Your Currency: Choose your local currency from the dropdown menu.
2. Enter Your Assets: Fill in the values for all your Zakatable assets, such as gold, silver, cash, investments, and business goods. Use the 'g' or 'tola' toggle for gold and silver.
3. Enter Your Liabilities: Input any immediate debts or necessary expenses you owe.
4. Check the Summary: The calculator will instantly show your total assets, liabilities, net Zakatable wealth, and the final Zakat amount you owe.

The Nisab can be based on the value of gold (87.48 grams) or silver (612.36 grams). Historically, their values were similar. Today, the value of silver is much lower than gold. Many scholars recommend using the silver Nisab because it is lower, meaning more people are eligible to pay Zakat, which benefits more people in need and is considered the safer option to ensure one's obligation is met.

If you are unsure of the exact weight, it is best to visit a trusted jeweler. They can weigh your items accurately. For Zakat purposes, it's important to be as precise as possible. If you cannot get it weighed, make a careful and honest estimation, leaning on the side of caution.

Yes, the calculator attempts to fetch near real-time market prices for gold, silver, and currency exchange rates from an API when you load the page. The date and time of the last successful price update are displayed. If the service is unavailable, it will use recent fallback values to ensure the calculator remains functional.

Zakat is generally due on wealth that is productive or has the potential to grow. This includes:

• Gold and Silver in any form.
• Cash in hand, in bank accounts, or in savings.
• Tradable investments like stocks, shares, and mutual funds.
• Business assets, including inventory/stock and cash.
• Income generated from rental properties.
• Money that is owed to you that you expect to receive (accounts receivable).

Personal items like your primary home, car, and clothes are not subject to Zakat.