Zakat On Investment
Return on investment is not riba. Riba is only in loan transactions. You are liable to pay 2.5% Zakat on the total current value of your assets, including investments. You are also liable to pay 10% Zakat on the returns. This assumes that you have met the nisab. You may enter appropriate numbers in our Zakat Calculator after reading the description for each box. When you reach the end, it will generate a statement showing you exactly what you owe after any applicable deductions, and what percentage was applied to each category. It’s also a great way to learn the sharia of zakat. View Zakat Calculator
For your first question please see: Discussion 70023 • Reply 70025 Ni isab for assets is the minimum amount below which your state exempts tax or zakat on assets. If your state does not provide a nisab then you can use the standard nisab of 642 grams of silver or equivalent value. Nisab for production / earnings is the minimum amount below which your state exempts tax or zakat on earnings. It would be much easier for you to calculate your Zakat using the Zakat Calculator by entering appropriate numbers in the designated boxes. View Zakat Calculator