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πŸ•Œ Free Cash & Savings Zakat Calculator β€” Malaysia 2026

Calculate your Zakat on Cash & Savings in Malaysia 2026 β€” free, instant, halal-funded. Live MYR prices, Shafi'i madhab nisab. Scholar-reviewed by AAOIFI and IFA OIC standards.

πŸ’΅Cash & SavingsZakat Calculator

πŸ‡²πŸ‡ΎMalaysia Β· MYR

1Configuration

School of Jurisprudence (Madhab)

Nisab Threshold Basis

βš–οΈCurrent Nisab: MYRΒ 34,170.0085g gold

ℹ️ Gold: ~MYRΒ 402.00/g Β· Silver: ~MYRΒ 4.55/g (approximate β€” connecting to live prices...)

2Your Zakatable Assets

πŸ₯‡ Gold

Gold item 1

πŸ₯ˆ Silver

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Bank accounts, savings, deposits, cash on hand.

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Total market value of all crypto holdings.

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Inventory + cash on hand + trade receivables. Exclude fixed assets (machines, furniture).

🏠 Real Estate

Primary residence is exempt (scholarly consensus). Zakatable below applies only to property held for resale or rental income.

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Only the amount saved β€” not the property value itself.

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3Debts & Liabilities

Shafi'i Ruling on Debts

The Shafi'i school does not permit deduction of debts from zakatable wealth. (Source: Al-Majmu' β€” Imam al-Nawawi)

4Zakat Calculation Result

Enter your assets above to see your Zakat calculation.

Important Disclaimer

This calculator provides a general estimate based on commonly accepted scholarly guidelines. Zakat obligations can vary based on individual circumstances, madhab, and local scholarly opinions. Always consult a qualified Islamic scholar for a ruling specific to your situation. This tool does not constitute a fatwa or religious ruling.

About Cash & Savings Zakat in Malaysia

Zakat on Cash & Savings in Malaysia is 2.5% of its market value, payable once your holdings stay above the nisab threshold for one full lunar year (hawl). The nisab equals the value of 85 g of gold or 595 g of silver (2026).

Key facts
Zakat rate2.5%
Hawl (holding period)1 lunar year (β‰ˆ354 days)
MadhabShafi'i

Calculate Zakat on your cash savings, bank accounts, and deposits in Malaysia. Our free calculator uses the Shafi'i madhab nisab threshold in MYR. Includes fixed deposits, foreign currency, and all liquid assets held for one lunar year.

Shafi'i Madhab Rule

Uses gold nisab (~85g value). No debt deductions. Bank interest: principal zakatable, interest to be purified.

Source: Majlis Agama Islam Malaysia

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the nisab for cash and savings in Malaysia?

The nisab for cash depends on your madhab. The Shafi'i school (predominant in Malaysia) uses the gold nisab. Use our calculator for the exact threshold in MYR.

Do I pay Zakat on my bank account?

Yes. All cash holdings including bank accounts, savings accounts, fixed deposits, and cash on hand are zakatable if the total exceeds nisab for one lunar year.

Is bank interest (riba) subject to Zakat?

The principal amount is zakatable. Bank interest is considered impermissible (riba) and should be purified β€” given away entirely to charity without expecting reward. Consult your local scholar.

Are debts deductible from my cash Zakat?

In the Shafi'i school, debts are NOT deductible from zakatable wealth. The Shafi'i school does not allow any debt deductions.