ZakatCalc is a bilingual web application that helps Muslims calculate Zakat Al-Fitr, Zakat Al-Mal, and Zakat Al-Zuru accurately using real-time gold prices, currency exchange rates, and Islamic jurisprudence.
Zakat Al-Fitr
Calculated as 3 kg of staple food per person, multiplied by the local food price per kilogram. No API needed.
Zakat Al-Mal
Wealth Zakat is due when your liquid wealth exceeds the Nisaab (85 grams of gold). The Nisaab is calculated using live gold prices and exchange rates. Zakat due is 2.5% of total liquid wealth.
Zakat Al-Zuru
Agricultural Zakat is due when the harvest weight reaches the Nisaab of 600 kg. The rate depends on irrigation: rainfed (10%), irrigated (5%), or mixed (7.5%).
API Usage
- Currency Rates:
open.er-api.com/v6/latest/USD — Free public endpoint, no key required.
- Gold Price:
mintedmetal.com/api/prices.json — Free public endpoint, no key required. Price per ounce is converted to grams (÷ 31.1035).
Developer
Abdulrahman Alhaytham — Software Engineer