How to Calculate Zakat on Silver?
Introduction
With the holy month of Ramadan approaching , Muslims are going to give more in Zakat money. While Zakat can be paid at any time of the year, Ramadan is the most preferred time for paying Zakat. Most people look to pay Zakat on Silver. The intention behind this timing is to double the benefits and rewards, which one gets from paying Zakat.
Zakat is a great source of purifying, one’s wealth and soul. One must calculate the Zakat properly, with all the assets being taken into account. It can be a bit confusing for some of us, to calculate the exact percentages on each asset. Jewelry also has Zakat applicable to it, including silver. In this discussion, we will help you calculate Zakat on silver.
How to Zakat on silver?
In this section of the discussion, we focus more on calculating the zakat on silver. These calculations are also relevant and accurate for gold. Let us have a look at this zakat on silver calculations now.
First, you must know the gross weight of silver jewelry items in grams. Now, subtract the weight of any stones that might be a part of your silver jewelry. Next, multiply the answer by the price of silver in the market. In the final step, calculate 2.5% of the sum. That is your Zakat obligation.
In case you follow the Tolas system, you must know that one tola equals 11.66 grams. Multiply the tolas you have with 11.66 grams and you will have the gross weight of silver you have, in grams. After knowing the exact silver quantity if it exceeds 52.5 tola, then you have to calculate zakat on it. For the easy calculation you can use online zakat calculator mentioned below.
The Zakat Nisab
Zakat becomes an obligation if one has a certain amount of money. This minimal amount of money is called Nisab. Once you hit the stipulated Nisab money, you must pay Zakat. Now, it is important to mention the Nisab here, before we go any further in this discussion. The Nisab threshold for gold is 85g or as in some countries, 7.2 tolas. In terms of silver, one must have 612.36 grams of silver, before they are eligible to pay Zakat.
The Nisab value for 2025 in Pakistan is Rs 179,689. If you have possessions equal to or greater than that value, you are eligible to pay Zakat this year.
Calculating Zakat on jewelry
We now come to the calculation side of things. Calculating zakat on jewelry is confusing for many people. Even though these calculations are pretty straightforward. However, after reading this article, you will be able to calculate Zakat on silver and gold, all by yourself.
The first thing that you must keep in mind is that you pay zakat for silver and gold only. Some people have a mixture of metals in their jewelry.
A commonly asked question is, can I pay Zakat in actual gold and silver? The answer is yes, you can. Let us explain this with an example. If someone has 100 grams of silver, 2.5 grams of zakat on silver must be paid. However, because of convenience, Muslims like to pay Zakat in cash. In the case of silver, the zakat on silver must be equivalent to the price of 2.5 grams of silver.
Conclusion
While paying Zakat is a religious obligation and a fundamental pillar of Islam, it has many moral values attached to it. There cannot be a better way of achieving financial purity than paying Zakat. However, one will only reap the benefits associated with Zakat, if it is calculated and paid properly, as per the rule!
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