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How much zakat will be deducted from your bank account in Ramadan 2025

28 February, 2025 12:11

The Ministry of Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety has formally disclosed the Zakat Nisab threshold for the fiscal year 2025, delineating the financial benchmark for obligatory deductions from bank accounts.

As per the revised directives, Zakat deductions shall be imposed upon accounts maintaining a balance of Rs179,689 or beyond on the inaugural day of Ramadan, slated to commence on either March 1 or 2, 2025.

Official notifications dispatched to financial institutions clarify that the Zakat levy pertains exclusively to savings and analogous account categories, while current accounts shall remain categorically exempt from this obligation.

Any account possessing a balance beneath the Rs179,689 threshold on the first day of Ramadan will be immune from Zakat deductions, as stipulated by the standing regulations.

This proclamation is in strict adherence to the Zakat and Ushr Ordinance of 1980, which delineates the procedural framework for the accrual and equitable redistribution of Zakat across Pakistan.

Concurrently, the Chairman of the Islamic Ideological Council, Dr. Raghib Hussain Naeemi, has issued an authoritative advisory detailing the parameters for Fitrana (mandatory almsgiving) and Roza Fidya (compensation for omitted fasting) for the ongoing calendar year.

Per the council’s elucidation, the minimum obligatory Fitrana stands at Rs220 per individual, contingent upon the valuation of wheat. However, those opting for alternative food commodities such as dates, raisins, or dried apricots will adhere to divergent monetary stipulations.

Explicitly, the Fitrana equivalent for dates is Rs1,650, for raisins Rs2,500, and for dried apricots Rs5,000, thereby offering varying benchmarks in accordance with one’s selection of staple nourishment.

Dr. Naeemi underscored the fundamental principle that Fitrana and Fidya contributions should be commensurate with one’s economic standing. He reaffirmed that Fitrana constitutes an obligatory dispensation for all Muslims—irrespective of gender or societal status—and must be remitted prior to the culmination of Ramadan.

Further elaboration was provided regarding the computation of Fidya for individuals unable to observe fasts. For an aggregate of 30 days, the compensation amounts stand at Rs6,600 for wheat, Rs13,500 for barley, Rs49,500 for dates, Rs75,000 for raisins, and Rs150,000 for dried apricots.

Additionally, Dr. Naeemi expounded upon the repercussions of intentionally nullifying a fast, wherein the prescribed Kaffara (atonement) necessitates either a consecutive 60-day fast or the provision of two substantial meals per day to 60 indigent individuals.

For individuals reliant on subsidized government-distributed wheat flour, a reduced contribution of Rs160 for Fitrana and Fidya remains an accessible alternative, ensuring inclusivity within all economic strata.

Moreover, the council has encouraged early disbursement of these charitable contributions to facilitate their effective distribution to those in need. Timely payments ensure that beneficiaries receive aid before Eid-ul-Fitr, allowing them to partake in the festivities without financial strain.

In addition, scholars emphasize that while these prescribed amounts serve as a guideline, those with greater financial means are encouraged to contribute generously, embodying the essence of Islamic philanthropy. The overarching goal remains the alleviation of hardship among the underprivileged segments of society.

As Ramadan approaches, financial institutions and religious authorities continue to collaborate in disseminating awareness regarding Zakat, Fitrana, and Fidya obligations. Individuals are advised to consult with scholars or relevant institutions to ensure compliance with religious and legal mandates while fulfilling their spiritual and social responsibilities.

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