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Ushr Explained
Ushr (“a tenth”) is simply the agricultural zakat under another name. For numbers, use the calculator; this page is the ruling reference.
- ✓Rate: 10% for naturally watered produce, 5% for artificially irrigated, 7.5% for mixed (hadith in Sahih al-Bukhari).
- ✓Due at harvest — no lunar-year waiting period (Qur’an 6:141).
- ✓Threshold: commonly 5 wasq (≈653 kg); exact weight and application differ.
- ✓Crop scope: staple storable crops per some schools, all produce per others.
- ✓Calculate it: open the Agriculture Zakat tool for the interactive version.
❓ Frequently asked questions
Is ushr different from zakat?
No — it is the zakat on agricultural produce, with its own rates and harvest timing.
Who receives ushr?
The same eight categories as zakat (Qur’an 9:60).
How do I compute it?
Use the Agriculture Zakat calculator with your harvest weight and irrigation method.
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