Zakat Course - Online
Beginner
Level
14
Lessons
Price
7 day free trial
Online
Type
Zakat time is approaching and once again, you’re drowning in questions. How much do I owe? What counts as wealth? Am I calculating this right?
You’re not alone. Millions of Muslims face the same anxiety, desperately wanting to fulfill this pillar correctly but feeling lost in confusing calculations.
This comprehensive Fiqh of Zakat course transforms your biggest Islamic anxiety into complete confidence. You’ll learn authentic rulings from Shaykh Khalid Hassan, a qualified scholar from Qassim University’s Faculty of Shariah.
The first thing Allah will ask you after your salah is zakat, making this knowledge critical for every muslim.
Students Will Learn:
- The meaning of Zakat and its importance in Islam.
- The specific wealth and assets that are subject to Zakat.
- The recipients of Zakat and how it is distributed.
- The conditions and rulings that govern Zakat, including exemptions and obligations.
- Contemporary financial issues related to Zakat, such as calculating wealth, Zakat on investments and modern-day challenges.
Why Learn the Fiqh of Zakat
Learning the Fiqh of Zakat gives you clear, scholar-backed guidance to calculate your zakat correctly on all wealth types. You’ll stop worrying about mistakes and feel confident you’re fulfilling this pillar of Islam properly, bringing spiritual peace and purification to your wealth.
Stop Second-Guessing Your Calculations
You’ve probably spent hours wondering if you’re doing it right. Should your salary count? What about that gold necklace sitting in your drawer?
This course removes all the guesswork. You’ll learn step-by-step methods for every type of wealth. No more calculator anxiety or sleepless nights.
Purify Your Wealth
Deep down, you want to give zakat perfectly. It’s not just about money, it’s about purifying your wealth and strengthening your connection with Allah. When you understand the proper rulings, zakat transforms from a stressful obligation into a joyful act of worship. You’ll know you’re following authentic Islamic teachings.
Avoid Costly Mistakes
Underpaying zakat weighs on your conscience. You worry you haven’t fulfilled your religious obligation properly. Overpaying strains your finances unnecessarily. Causing you more headaches and disconnecting you from the spiritual benefits of giving zakat.
Learn from Qualified Scholars
Not all zakat advice online comes from credentialed Islamic scholars. Some sources contradict each other, leaving you more confused than before. Our course is taught by qualified scholars who understand both classical fiqh and modern financial realities. You’ll get authentic rulings, not opinions.
Who is this Course for?
Everyday Muslims Seeking Clarity
You know zakat is important, but the details make your head spin. What’s nisab again? How long is the hawl period? Who exactly can receive your zakat? These questions keep you awake at night during Ramadan. You want to fulfill your Islamic duty properly, but the confusion holds you back. This course turns that confusion into crystal-clear confidence.
Professionals and Young Earners
You’ve just landed your first proper job and your savings account is finally growing. But now you’re wondering: does my salary count towards zakat? What about my pension contributions? Maybe you’re freelancing and your income varies month to month. Or you’re a student with part-time work and education debt. The traditional zakat guides don’t seem to cover your exact situation.
Business Owners and Entrepreneurs
Your shop’s inventory changes daily. Your rental properties generate monthly income. Your online business has profits, expenses and outstanding invoices. Traditional zakat calculations seem too simple for your complex business reality. Should you include that unsold stock? What about money owed to suppliers? How do business partnerships affect zakat?
New Muslims
Welcome to Islam! Zakat might be completely new to you and that’s perfectly normal. You don’t need prior knowledge to benefit from this course. We start with the absolute basics: what zakat means, why it matters and how it purifies your wealth. Then we build up gradually to more complex scenarios. You’ll never feel lost or left behind.
Community Leaders and Charity Workers
As an imam, zakat administrator or charity worker, people look to you for guidance. They ask complex questions about their unique financial situations. You need accurate, scholar-backed knowledge to guide them responsibly. One wrong answer could affect someone’s spiritual obligations or financial wellbeing.
Non-Muslims in Islamic Finance
You work in Islamic banking, halal investing or Sharia-compliant finance. Understanding zakat isn’t just helpful, it’s essential for serving Muslim clients properly. This course gives you insider knowledge of how practicing Muslims view their financial obligations. You’ll understand the religious context behind their financial decisions.
About Your Instructor Shaykh Khalid Hassan
Shaykh Khalid Hassan is a graduate of the Faculty of Shariah from Qassim University in Saudi Arabia. He studied under renowned scholars, including Shaykh Khalid al-Mushayqih, a student of Shaykh Ibn Uthaymeen (رحمه الله). His teaching connects students with authentic Islamic knowledge rooted in classical scholarship.
FAQ
Can beginners take this course?
Yes, this course is perfect for beginners. We start with basic definitions and build gradually to complex scenarios. No prior Islamic finance knowledge is needed, just your sincere desire to learn zakat properly and fulfill this pillar of Islam correctly.
Are these classes live?
These are pre-recorded so you can take this course at your own pace and learn wherever and whenever you’d like.
Learning Path
Lesson 1: Introduction
Lesson 2: What is Zakat?
Lesson 3: Types of Wealth & Conditions
Lesson 4: Zakat on Gold & Silver
Lesson 5: Zakat on Paper Money
Lesson 6: Zakat on Sellable Business Items
Lesson 7: When is Zakat due?
Lesson 8: Who is entitled to Zakat (Part 1)
Lesson 9: Who is entitled to Zakat (Part 2)
Lesson 10: Building Wells with Zakat
Lesson 11: Making a home with Zakat
Lesson 12: Giving Zakat to a Student
Lesson 13: Who are ‘Ibn al-Sabeel’?
Lesson 14: Giving Zakat to Islamic Organisations