Zakat According to the Hanafi Madhab
Learn about Zakat rules according to the Hanafi school of Islamic jurisprudence. This guide covers nisab thresholds, jewelry exemptions, debt deductions, and how Zakat is calculated differently from other madhabs.
Founded by Imam Abu Hanifa (m. 150 H / 767 EC)
About the Hanafi School
Most widely followed school (~30% of Muslims). Most conservative approach to Zakat — includes all jewelry, uses silver nisab for cash.
Key Differences in Zakat
- ✓Zakat due on ALL gold/silver jewelry whether worn or stored
- ✓Uses silver nisab for cash (lower threshold = more people pay)
- ✓Debts due within 12 months are deductible
- ✓Gold and silver values can be combined to reach nisab
Countries Following Hanafi Madhab
Scholarly Sources
- Jewelry ruling:
- Al-Hidaya (al-Marghinani), Kitab al-Zakat. Basé sur hadith Umm Salama (Abu Dawud) et hadith Aisha (Bayhaqi 4:140)
- Debt deductions:
- Badai' al-Sanai' (al-Kasani). Al-Fatawa al-Hindiyya
- Nisab basis:
- Position standard Hanafi — nisab argent pour les monnaies. Radd al-Muhtar (Ibn Abidin)