A concise, brief and short, yet very informative treatise on one of the fundamental pillars of Islam “Zakat” explained in a systematic and simple manner in straightforward English with examples for many of the issues discussed. The author also deals with many of the contemporary issues relating to Zakat, such as: Zakat on business wealth, Zakat on stock shares, etc. A calculation table has also been included in order to make it easy for people to calculate their Zakat according to Shariah. A “must” for all those who seek a simple yet comprehensive guide to Zakat.