Zakah becomes obligatory on a Muslim when their wealth reaches the nisab, which is equivalent to the value of 85 grams of pure gold (24 karat) in their local currency. If a person possesses this minimum amount and a full Hijri year passes while maintaining it, then 2.5% of that wealth is due as Zakah.
Conditions
- The wealth reaches the nisab, which is the equivalent of 85 grams of gold or 595 grams of silver.
- A full Hijri year passes while possessing the nisab.
- The wealth is in excess of one’s basic needs.
