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How much is the Zakat on an amount of 250,000?

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Zakat is obligatory on the aforementioned amount if it is in a circulating currency, a full year (hawl) has passed on it, and it reaches the nisab (minimum threshold). The amount of zakat due is a quarter of a tenth (2.5%). The nisab for banknotes and what is equivalent to them is the value of 85 grams of gold or 595 grams of silver. If the amount reaches the nisab, then the due amount is 6250.

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