Zakat on Gold: How to Calculate in 2026

📅 March 1, 2026 · ⏱ 12 min read · ✍️ GoldRateToday.xyz Editorial

What Is Zakat on Gold?

Zakat is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Any Muslim who owns gold meeting or exceeding the nisab threshold for a full lunar year must pay 2.5% of its total value as Zakat.

The Nisab Threshold for Gold — 2026

🥇 Gold Nisab: 7.5 Tola (87.48 grams of pure 24K gold)
🥈 Silver Nisab: 52.5 Tola (612.36 grams of pure silver)

The 4 Conditions for Gold Zakat

Muslim Owner
Full Ownership
Nisab Reached (7.5 tola)
Hawl (One Lunar Year)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the nisab for gold zakat in 2026?

The nisab is 7.5 tola (87.48 grams) of pure gold.

How much zakat do I pay on gold?

You pay 2.5% (or 1/40th) of the total current market value of your gold holdings.