Zakat According to the Shafi'i Madhab
Learn about Zakat rules according to the Shafi'i 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 al-Shafi'i (m. 204 H / 820 EC)
About the Shafi'i School
Predominant in Southeast Asia, East Africa, Yemen. Exempts worn jewelry, NO debt deductions.
Key Differences in Zakat
- ✓Worn jewelry is exempt from Zakat
- ✓NO debt deductions at all
- ✓Uses gold nisab for cash (higher threshold)
- ✓Gold and silver NOT combined for nisab
Countries Following Shafi'i Madhab
Scholarly Sources
- Jewelry ruling:
- Minhaj al-Talibin (al-Nawawi). Al-Majmu' Sharh al-Muhadhdhab
- Debt deductions:
- Al-Majmu' (al-Nawawi) — pas de déduction de dettes. Mughni al-Muhtaj (al-Shirbini)
- Nisab basis:
- Minhaj al-Talibin — nisab or pour les monnaies