Question 1

How do I calculate my zakat?

Accepted Answer

Zaqat calculates your zakat by totaling your zakatable assets and subtracting eligible liabilities based on your chosen madhab or school of fiqh. Supports both Sunni (Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi'i, Hanbali) and Shia (Ja'fari) jurisprudence.

Question 2

What madhabs does Zaqat support?

Accepted Answer

Zaqat supports all four Sunni madhabs (Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi'i, Hanbali) and Ja'fari (Twelver Shia) fiqh. Each applies its own rulings on zakatable assets, debt deductions, and nisab thresholds.

Question 3

Is Zaqat free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Manual asset entry and full zakat calculation are free forever, no credit card required. Premium features like bank account sync via Plaid, annual reminders, household mode, and CSV import are available starting at $5.99/month or $54.99/year.

Question 4

What is the nisab threshold?

Accepted Answer

The nisab is the minimum wealth threshold that makes zakat obligatory. It is commonly measured by the value of 85 grams of gold or 595 grams of silver. Zaqat uses live gold and silver prices to calculate the current nisab automatically.

Question 5

Can I calculate zakat for my whole family?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Zaqat's Household Mode lets you track zakat for your spouse, dependents, and extended family. Each member gets individual calculations, and you can view a combined household total.