Zakat on Gold Calculator
Calculate zakat due on your gold based on today's live UAE prices.
The nisab is 87.48g of pure (24K) gold, currently worth AED 47,168. Prices update every 8 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the nisab for gold in UAE?+
The nisab for gold is 87.48 grams of pure (24K) gold. If you own this amount or more for a full lunar year (hawl), zakat of 2.5% is due on the total value.
How is zakat on gold calculated?+
Zakat on gold = 2.5% of the total current market value of all gold you own, provided the total gold (converted to 24K equivalent) meets or exceeds 87.48g and has been in your possession for one full lunar year (hawl).
Do I pay zakat on gold jewellery in UAE?+
Most Islamic scholars agree that zakat is due on gold jewellery if it meets the nisab threshold and has been owned for one lunar year. Some scholars exempt jewellery that is regularly worn. Consult your scholar for personal guidance.
What is hawl in zakat?+
Hawl is the condition that the zakatable assets must have been in your possession for one complete lunar year (approximately 354 days) before zakat becomes due on them.
Can I pay zakat on gold in AED instead of giving gold?+
Yes. It is permissible to pay the monetary equivalent of the zakat due. You calculate the value of 2.5% of your gold at current market prices and pay that amount in AED.
This calculator is for guidance only. Zakat rules can vary by school of thought. Please consult a qualified Islamic scholar for personal religious advice.