Free Islamic Tools: Calculators, Timers & Reference Tools (2026)
This page lists every Islamic tool available on sharifhossain.com. Each one is built to handle real edge cases (multi-currency zakat, madhab-specific prayer times, group qurbani shares) rather than just give a generic answer. All tools work directly in your browser — no app to install, no account needed.
The Tools
1. Zakat Calculator
Calculate your annual zakat — 2.5% of qualifying wealth held for one lunar year above the nisab threshold. The calculator supports 9 currencies (USD, GBP, EUR, BDT, PKR, INR, MYR, SAR, AED) and lets you choose between gold and silver nisab. It handles cash, gold, silver, business assets, investments, and debts.
Country-specific guides with local context (taxation, financial instruments, organizations to give to):
- Zakat Calculator Bangladesh — BDT, Hanafi-default, BAJUS prices, DPS/Sanchayapatra/bKash
- Zakat Calculator Pakistan — PKR, CZ-50 exemption, state bank deduction, Zakat & Ushr Ordinance
- Zakat Calculator India — INR, regional madhab (Hanafi/Shafi’i/Shia), PPF/NSC, IBJA prices
- Zakat Calculator UAE — AED, Dubai Gold Souk, expat multi-country wealth, end-of-service gratuity
- Zakat Calculator Saudi Arabia — SAR, ZATCA vs personal zakat distinction, Hanbali context
2. Prayer Times
Daily salah times (Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha) plus sunrise for any location worldwide. Supports 13 calculation methods (Muslim World League, ISNA, Karachi, Umm al-Qura, Egyptian, Diyanet, etc.) and both Standard and Hanafi asr positions. Auto-detects your location or accepts manual city entry. Live “next prayer” countdown.
3. Hijri Date Converter
Convert any date between the Hijri (Islamic) and Gregorian calendars. Useful for finding your Hijri birthday, setting a zakat anniversary date, tracking religious commemorations, or researching historical Islamic events. Uses the tabular Islamic calendar (Kuwaiti algorithm).
4. Qibla Finder
Find the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca from anywhere in the world. Shows the bearing in degrees (calculated from your location using the great-circle method) plus the equivalent compass direction. On mobile, includes a live compass that points toward the Kaaba in real-time.
5. Ramadan Timer
Live countdown to suhoor (end of pre-dawn meal) and iftar (sunset, breaking the fast) during Ramadan, or countdown to the next Ramadan when you’re outside the month. Auto-detects location and applies your preferred calculation method. Handles DST transitions and timezone changes automatically.
6. Islamic Events Calendar
The 11 major events in the Hijri year — Islamic New Year, Ashura, Mawlid, Isra and Mi’raj, Mid-Sha’ban, Ramadan, Laylat al-Qadr, Eid al-Fitr, Hajj, Day of Arafah, and Eid al-Adha — with both Hijri and Gregorian dates plus days from today. Navigate to any year forward or backward.
7. Qurbani Share Calculator
Calculate qurbani shares for Eid al-Adha. Handles all five eligible animals (goat, sheep, cow, buffalo, camel) with correct share rules (1 for small animals, up to 7 for large). Splits cost across group members, lets you record names and intentions per share, and helps plan meat distribution (family / relatives / poor).
Why These Tools Exist
Most Islamic calculators online have one of three problems:
- Too simplistic — a zakat calculator that asks for “your wealth” without distinguishing gold from cash from business assets gives misleading results.
- Designed for one country — calculators built for Pakistan don’t handle CZ-50 exemption logic for non-Pakistani users, and vice versa.
- Buried in popups and donation prompts — many tools exist primarily to capture leads for the host charity, not to genuinely help the user calculate.
The tools here aim to be genuinely useful first: accurate, country-aware where relevant, free of ads and account walls, and explained clearly in accompanying guides.
Common Questions
Are these tools free?
Yes. All seven tools are free to use, with no account required and no ads. The site is maintained by Sharif Hossain.
Do the calculations match what my local mosque says?
For prayer times and Ramadan timer, you can switch between calculation methods to match your local mosque (Karachi for South Asia, Umm al-Qura for Saudi Arabia, ISNA for North America, etc.). For other tools, the calculations follow mainstream scholarly positions, but always defer to your local scholar for edge cases.
Will my data be saved?
No — all calculations happen in your browser. Nothing is sent to a server, nothing is logged, no personal data is stored. You can use the tools privately without any account.
Can I use these on mobile?
Yes. All tools are responsive and work in mobile browsers. The Qibla finder specifically uses your phone’s compass on mobile for live direction-finding.
Which tool should I use for zakat?
Use the global Zakat Calculator if your situation is straightforward. Use the country-specific page if you’re in Bangladesh, Pakistan, India, UAE, or Saudi Arabia — those pages cover local financial instruments and country-specific zakat rules.
Are there any plans for more tools?
The current set covers most everyday Islamic needs. Future additions will be guided by what users actually search for — based on real data, not speculation.
About the Author
These tools are built and maintained by Sharif Hossain. The goal is a small set of high-quality Islamic tools that work well, rather than a large collection of mediocre ones. Each tool is paired with a detailed guide explaining the underlying rules, edge cases, and scholarly context.
If you spot an error, have a feature request, or want to report an issue, the contact form is the best way to reach out.
Disclaimer
These tools provide calculated values based on mainstream Islamic scholarly positions and astronomical formulas. They are educational planning aids, not fatwa. For matters with significant religious consequence — especially questions involving your specific situation, complex zakat calculations, or unusual circumstances — consult a qualified scholar from your madhab.