Sources & References
By the Editorial Team · reviewed against our sources · updated September 2026 · guidance, not a fatwa
What we rely on: the Qur’an and mainstream classical fiqh of the four Sunni schools, cross-checked against the published methodology of respected contemporary zakat bodies and standards. We cite these as sources consulted — we are independent of all of them.
Primary religious sources
- The Qur’an — including the eight categories of Zakat recipients (Sūrah at-Tawbah 9:60) and the inheritance shares (Sūrah an-Nisāʾ 4:11–12 and 4:176).
- Classical fiqh of the four Sunni schools (Hanafi, Shāfiʿī, Mālikī, Hanbalī) for the rulings on nisab, zakatable wealth, jewellery, debts and inheritance.
Contemporary methodology we cross-check against
For how these rulings are applied in practice today, we compare our method with the publicly-published guidance of well-regarded zakat organisations and standards, including the National Zakat Foundation (NZF), Islamic Relief, BAZNAS (Indonesia’s national zakat body), the AAOIFI Zakat standard for business and investments, and established fatwa references such as IslamQA. Citing these does not imply their endorsement — we are independent.
Market data
- Gold & silver spot prices from a market-data provider (refreshed every 12 hours).
- Currency exchange rates from a public exchange-rate feed (refreshed every 12 hours).
A note on differences
Muslims sincerely differ on some points of Zakat and inheritance. Where they do, we show the range of mainstream views and point you to a qualified scholar for a binding ruling. See how we apply all of this in our methodology.