The clearest answer to the question “How is Zakat calculated?” within the scope of the 2026 Zakat Calculation Guide is as follows: If you own 80.18 grams of gold or savings of equivalent value and one lunar year has passed over this wealth, you are required to give 2.5% (one-fortieth) of your total assets as Zakat.
The Zakat amounts calculated through this process are delivered via Kardeşim Derneği to those in need, primarily in Türkiye and Syria, as well as in Nigeria, Chad, Niger, Tanzania, and Uganda. To easily calculate your Zakat once your assets reach the religious wealth threshold (nisab amount of 80.18 grams of gold), you can use the Kardeşim Derneği Zakat Calculation Page.
For those who want to calculate quickly, the current Zakat rates and nisab amounts are listed below:
| Type of Asset | Nisab Amount (Minimum) | Zakat Rate | Amount to Be Given |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold and Cash | 80.18 Grams of Gold | 2.5% (1/40) | 2.5 TL for every 100 TL |
| Trade Goods | Value of 80.18 Grams of Gold | 2.5% (1/40) | Based on Current Market Value |
| Small Livestock (Sheep / Goats) | 40 – 120 Animals | 1 Animal | 1 Sheep |
| Large Livestock (Cattle / Buffalo) | 30 – 39 Animals | 1 Animal | 2-Year-Old Calf |
| Agricultural Crops (No Irrigation Cost) | 5 Wasq / 650 kg or More | 10% (1/10) | One-Tenth of the Harvest |
| Agricultural Crops (With Irrigation Cost) | 5 Wasq / 650 kg or More | 5% (1/20) | One-Twentieth of the Harvest |
When calculating Zakat on gold and cash, if 80.18 grams of gold or cash of equivalent value has remained in your possession for one lunar year (354 days), 2.5% of the total amount is given as Zakat.
During the gold Zakat calculation process, regardless of whether your gold is 14K, 18K, or 22K, according to current fatwas and Diyanet guidelines, calculation is based on the total weight of the gold, not the pure (24K) gold equivalent.
Assume you have 100 grams of gold and 50,000 TL in cash.
Result: By donating the equivalent of 2.5 grams of gold and 1,250 TL to our foundation, you fulfill your religious obligation.
The answer to the question “How much Zakat is given on 80 grams of gold?” is: If your savings are 80.18 grams or more, you must give 2.5% of your total gold amount or its cash equivalent. Zakat is not a fixed price but a proportional obligation.
The nisab amount is the minimum wealth threshold that determines whether a Muslim is considered wealthy. According to Diyanet Zakat calculation standards, this threshold is 80.18 grams of gold. Although the nisab for silver is 560 grams, today gold is generally used as the standard for cash and trade goods.
Once your wealth reaches this level, you are considered “liable for Zakat”, and you wait for one lunar year to pass.
When calculating Zakat on trade goods and other assets, the current market value of commercial inventory, real estate, or shares is calculated, and 2.5% of this amount is allocated as Zakat.
If a property is not held for trade but only generates rental income, the property value itself is not subject to Zakat; only the rental income is considered if it reaches the nisab together with other assets.
Through Kardeşim Derneği, Zakat is distributed to orphans, the poor, stranded travelers, and religious students in Türkiye, Syria, Africa, and Asia. Priority is always given to war victims and those lacking access to basic food.
We deliver your Zakat to real beneficiaries in Nigeria, Chad, Niger, Tanzania, and Uganda.
In line with the Turkey Diyanet Foundation Zakat Calculation System, you can safely calculate and donate Zakat from agricultural and livestock income.
For agricultural produce:
What is the Zakat calculation formula?
After deducting due debts from your total assets, if the remaining amount reaches the nisab (80.18 grams of gold), divide it by 40 to calculate your Zakat.
Are Zakat and Fitr the same in 2026?
No. Zakat is 2.5% of wealth for those who are eligible, while Fitr (Fitrah) is a mandatory charity given per person during Ramadan.
Are loans and installment debts deducted from Zakat?
Yes. According to the High Council of Religious Affairs, debts due within the year are deducted from total assets.
Can Zakat be paid in installments?
Ideally, Zakat should be paid at once. However, it may be paid in installments within one year (for example, as monthly student sponsorships).
Visit our Zakat Calculation Page to determine your 2026 Zakat amount and help bring smiles to orphans in need.
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