Tunisia's Mufti sets Zakat al-Mal threshold for Hijri year 1448

The Mufti of the Republic of Tunisia announced that the Zakat al-Mal threshold for the Hijri year 1448 has been set at 34,369.356 Tunisian dinars. This announcement, made via a statement on Thursday, June 18, 2026, establishes the minimum amount of savings subject to Zakat, or Islamic alms.

According to the statement, any individual whose savings reach or surpass this specified amount at the end of a lunar year, known as 'hawl,' is obligated to pay Zakat. The contribution is calculated at 2.5% of the total capital held.

This mandatory payment is to be distributed to eligible recipients, specifically the poor and those in need, adhering to the categories outlined in Article 60 of the Surah At-Tawba in the Quran. The annual setting of the nisab, or threshold, serves as a crucial reference point for calculating Zakat on financial assets held for a complete year.

The Zakat al-Mal is one of the five pillars of Islam, emphasizing wealth redistribution and social solidarity within the community. The precise calculation and distribution ensure that those most in need receive support, reinforcing the Islamic principle of caring for the less fortunate.