As someone living in the UAE and sending money to family in Pakistan each month, I’ve always made sure to put aside a bit for Zakat as part of my regular transfers. While figuring out the Zakat isn’t too tricky, it’s always been a bit of extra work. I’ve had to keep track of all my different assets, check the current gold and silver prices, and make sure nothing gets missed. So, I created a tool to make that process easier: the Zakat Calculator, which you can find at dab.tools/zakat. You can just input what you have, and it’ll quickly calculate how much Zakat you owe using the latest market rates. Even though I’m sending money from the UAE to Pakistan, the tool is useful for anyone, anywhere, whether you’re an expat or a local.
Keeping your privacy in mind was super important from the start. Every calculation happens right on your device, and no data is stored or sent anywhere. I also added some helpful features that go beyond just the basics. You can choose your Zakat year, whether it’s a personal or lunar calendar, split your total Zakat into monthly payments that are easy to handle, export your worksheet for your records, and set reminders with a review window before your Zakat is due. It’s a free, easy-to-use tool that turns what used to be a boring side task into something quick and dependable, because Zakat should be about having good intentions, not about dealing with complicated spreadsheets.
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