Cattle (Cows/Bulls) Nisab:
Zakat in Islam is not only a tax but also an act of worship which purifies a person’s wealth and creates equity in the society. “Saima” is one among the five categories of Zakat which means the animals grazing on the pastures. These includes cow and buffaloes.
The Nisab for cattle is thirty.
Zakat is not obligatory on less than thirty cattle.
For thirty cattle, a one-year-old calf is required.
This applies up to 39 cattle.
For 40 to 59 cattle, a two-year-old calf is required.
For 60 to 69 cattle, two one-year old calves are required.
For 70 cattle one one year old calf, and one two year old calf is required.
For separate calculation of zakat on all livestock, please visit our Livestock Zakat Calculator
Frequently Asked Questions
Zakat is due on cows or buffaloes when you own 30 or more. The amount of Zakat depends on the total number of animals, following Islamic guidelines.
Zakat is calculated based on thresholds: for 30-39 animals, 1-year-old calf; for 40-59, 2 calves; and so on, according to traditional Islamic rules.
Yes, this calculator works for cows or buffaloes held for trade, farming, or personal livestock ownership, following Islamic Nisab rules.
Yes, this Zakat on Cow & Buffalo calculator allows you to enter the number of animals and instantly calculate your Zakat obligation for 2026.