Yearly Zakat
To calculate the yearly Zakat, visit Islamic Relief USA’s Zakat calculator: Calculator
Sadaqatul Fitr
Based on our research of many sources for the recommendation of Zakat ul-Fitr, ICLP suggests the following as a guidance:
- $6.00 per person in your family is the minimum for Zakat. This amount should be paid only in the case that you financially cannot pay more. This is equal to 1/2 sa’ of wheat.
- $12.00 per person in your family is the minimum for Zakat. This amount should be paid if you are financially able to. This is equal to 1 sa’ of wheat.
Abdullah bin Abbash (R.A.) said in a Khutbah (in Basra-Iraq) that Rasoolullah (SAWS) has declared Sadaqatul Fitr to be of equal to one Sa’ of dates or barley or half of Sa’ of wheat mandatory for all men & women whether free or slave, young or old. But when Ali (R.A.) visited Basra and observed that wheat is really cheap in the local market, he (R.A.) announced that since Allah (S.W.T.) has made you wealthy, it would be better for you to pay Sadaqatul Fitr according to one full Sa’ of everything. (Sunan Abi Dawood)
Take a few minutes to review documentation regarding Zakat in the Resources page.
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