1. Course Overview
Demystify Zakat calculations for contemporary finances. Learn Nisab thresholds, how to calculate Zakat on cash, gold, crypto, shares, retirement 401(k)/pensions, business inventory, and who qualifies as a legitimate recipient.
2. Who Is This Course For?
Every Muslim possessing savings or business wealth, and financial advisors.
3. Learning Outcomes
By completing this structured course, you will achieve:
4. Syllabus & Curriculum Breakdown
Structured one-on-one progression overseen directly by your assigned instructor:
Module 1: The Pillar of Zakat & Nisab
Spiritual purpose, silver vs gold Nisab, and Hawlan al-Hawl (one lunar year).
Module 2: Zakat on Modern Personal Assets
Bank balances, loans owed to you, jewelry, and cryptocurrency.
Module 3: Zakat on Investments & Business
Trade merchandise, stock portfolios, real estate, and retirement funds.
Module 4: Disbursement & Distribution
The 8 categories of Masarif, non-eligible recipients, and institutional channels.
5. Classical Texts & Reference Works
Rooted in authentic classical scholarship, this course references the following authoritative sources:
- Kitab al-Zakat Manuals
- AAOIFI Shariah Standards on Zakat
6. Your Instructor
Mufti Muhammad Faizan
Certified Alim-e-Deen from Jamia Darul Uloom with specialization in Islamic Jurisprudence (Fiqh) and Tajweed certification from Bait ul Ilm.
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Prerequisites
Basic arithmetic.
Certificate of Completion
Certificate in Zakat Calculation & Jurisprudence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Zakat is taught exclusively as live 1-on-1 online classes, not group sessions. Every lesson is a private video session with your teacher, so the pace, explanations and corrections are tailored to your level and goals.
Zakat is taught by Mufti Muhammad Faizan, Academic Director & Head of Islamic Jurisprudence (Fiqh) at HF Nexus Academy. All our teachers are certified Islamic scholars trained in traditional institutions. When booking your free trial you can choose a male or female tutor preference, and our admissions team will confirm availability for this course.
Yes. Zakat lessons are scheduled in your local time, whether you live in North America, the UK, Europe, Australia, or the Arabian Gulf. Classes can be arranged on weekdays or weekends, in the morning or evening, to fit around work, school and family commitments.
Zakat typically takes 1–2 Months of consistent 1-on-1 study at the Beginner level. The curriculum is organized into 4 modules: The Pillar of Zakat & Nisab; Zakat on Modern Personal Assets; Zakat on Investments & Business; Disbursement & Distribution. Your teacher adjusts the pace to your weekly class frequency and progress.
Zakat is recommended for: Every Muslim possessing savings or business wealth, and financial advisors. Prerequisites: Basic arithmetic.
Yes. On completing Zakat, students are awarded: Certificate in Zakat Calculation & Jurisprudence. Awards are issued by HF Nexus Academy based on your teacher's assessment of your progress.
Yes. You can book a free 30-minute 1-on-1 trial class for Zakat with no payment details required. During the trial your teacher assesses your current level and goals and recommends a study plan; after that, our admissions team confirms your regular schedule so you can begin lessons.
Curriculum Pathways & Related Courses
This course is part of our structured Fiqh & Islamic Law curriculum. You can also explore our step-by-step Curated Learning Paths or continue your studies with these related courses: