“In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful”

Zakat Al-Maal and Zakat Al-Fitr 1438H-2017

The Holy month of Ramadan is a season of fast, prayer, Quran and charity.

Muslims around the world will be preparing themselves in dedication to Allah

Almighty and the rewards He will offer his servants during this sacred month.

Acts of worship in Ramadan are highly regarded and the reward is far greater

due the sacredness of the month and for that reason, many Muslims tend to

perform their annual alms giving (Zakat) obligations throughout this Holy

month.

A common question asked every year is what is the threshold (Nisab) of Zakat

Al-Maal, the amount for Zakat Al-Fitr and how is it translated into a monetary

amount?

The Australian National Imams Council has determined the threshold (Nisab)

of Zakat Al-Maal is 85 (Eighty-Five) GRAMS of 24 Karat Gold obtained from

the listed price on the stock market.

Gold Price as from the 27th of May 2017, 24 Karate, Per 1 Gram is $54.70

AUD. (85 Grams X $54.70 = $4,649.5 AUD)

Therefore the threshold (Nisab) of Zakat Al-Maal will be $4,649.5 AUD.

As for Zakat Al-Fitr it will be set at $12 per person for this year 1438H -2017.

The Australian National Imams Council also recommends all Muslims to give

their charities to registered and reputable organisations.

On behalf of all the member Imams of the Australian National Imams Council,

we wish the Muslim community of Australia and around the world a blessed

Ramadan.

Dated: 27th of May 2017