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Give your Zakat in the holy month of Ramadan, and multiply your blessings. The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) told us that obligatory acts performed in Ramadan are rewarded 70 times over, subhanallah. Calculate what you owe with our easy-to-use calculator, and donate now to reap the blessings of the merciful month of Ramadan.
The blessed month of Ramadan 2026 is expected to begin on the evening of 18 February 2026. For Muslims around the world, Ramadan is far more than a period of fasting — it is a profound spiritual journey, a time of reflection, and a powerful reminder of our duty to Allah and to one another.
Among the greatest obligations of this sacred month is Zakat — a pillar of Islam that purifies wealth and uplifts those in need. While Zakat is required once a year, many choose to fulfil this obligation in Ramadan, when rewards are multiplied and generosity carries even greater spiritual significance.
Ramadan teaches us that wealth is a trust from Allah. Through Zakat, we acknowledge that trust and ensure that the most vulnerable members of our Ummah are supported with dignity and care. It is not simply charity — it is a responsibility, a right of the poor over the wealth of the fortunate.
At Aghosh UK, your Zakat becomes a source of hope for orphaned children, struggling families, and communities facing hardship. Your contribution provides essential care, education, food, shelter, and long-term support to those who need it most.
This Ramadan, as you fast, pray, and seek closeness to Allah, fulfil your Zakat with intention and sincerity. Let your wealth be a means of purification, your giving a source of relief for others, and your obedience a path to immense reward.
Zakat is one of the 5 pillars of Islam. Zakat purifies the wealth of the giver and improves the condition of society by uplifting those in need.
Every sane, adult Muslim with surplus wealth above a certain level (Nisab) is required to pay Zakat every lunar year. Zakat is calculated as 2.5% of the surplus wealth.
As a developing country located in the South-Asian region, Pakistan faces enormous challenges due to Poverty, Healthcare, Infrastructure, and, most recently due to Climate Disasters like the Pakistan Floods 2022. These figures can make the case for themselves:
Zakat is only due if wealth exceeds the Nisab threshold.
The Nisab is the minimum amount of wealth a Muslim must possess in order to pay Zakat.
The Nisab threshold is determined by the values of gold and silver. The Nisab is the value of 87.48 grams of gold or 612.36 grams of silver.
The Aghosh UK Zakat Calculator splits out zakat-eligible assets and any debts. The total of these will give your net assets.
Zakat is due on the total value of net assets if this equals or exceeds the Nisab.
While Zakat can be paid at any time of the year once your wealth has been held for a full lunar year (Hawl), many choose to fulfill it during the holy month of Ramadan. The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) told us that obligatory acts performed in Ramadan are rewarded 70 times over, allowing donors to immensely multiply their spiritual blessings.
Zakat is a mandatory obligation upon every sane, adult Muslim whose total qualifying net wealth meets or exceeds the minimum threshold, known as the Nisab, and has held that wealth for one full lunar year. Zakat is calculated as 2.5% of this surplus wealth.
The Nisab is the minimum threshold of wealth required before Zakat becomes due. It is directly tied to the current market value of either gold or silver:
Gold Nisab: The monetary value of 87.48 grams of gold.
Silver Nisab: The monetary value of 612.36 grams of silver.
If your total net assets exceed this threshold, Zakat is due on the entire amount.
Our easy-to-use Zakat Calculator simplifies the process for you. It allows you to input your zakat-eligible assets (such as cash, gold, silver, shares, and business property) and subtract any immediate liabilities or debts. If your remaining net assets are equal to or greater than the Nisab threshold, the tool automatically calculates your exact 2.5% Zakat commitment.
Your Zakat is handled with strict Shariah compliance and goes directly toward relieving severe socioeconomic crises, particularly in highly vulnerable regions like Pakistan. Your funds provide life-changing relief for:
Orphan Care: Supporting Pakistan’s 4.2 million orphans with holistic shelter, education, and nutrition.
Education: Funding initiatives to build schools and get some of the 22.8 million out-of-school children back into classrooms.
Poverty Alleviation: Empowering widows and destitute families living below the poverty line to achieve long-term self-reliance.
