Islamic Finance
Gold Zakat Calculator
Zakat is due when owned gold reaches the legal nisab and remains in your possession for a full hijri year.
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“And establish prayer and give zakat.”
— Al-Baqarah 2:110
Gold Zakat Nisab
These values represent the minimum gold ownership at which zakat becomes obligatory, after a full hijri year.
Nisab is based on 85 grams of pure (24K) gold. Thresholds for other purities are calculated proportionally.
Gold Zakat Calculator
Add each gold type you own, then calculate zakat using today's live sell price.
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Gold Zakat Guide
Gold zakat is a pillar of faith. With live market prices in Egypt, calculating your obligation accurately is essential.
How to use this calculator
- Choose the purity of each gold holding (18K, 21K or 24K).
- Enter the total weight in grams for each entry.
- Add more rows if you hold different purities.
- Press Calculate Zakat to see the 2.5% amount based on today's live EGP price.
Conditions for gold zakat
- The owner must be Muslim.
- Gold must be fully owned and under your control.
- Gold must reach nisab — equivalent to 85 grams of pure gold.
- A full hijri year must pass while the gold remains in your possession.
“No zakat is due on wealth until a hijri year passes over it.”
— Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
Frequently asked questions
Is zakat due on gold worn as personal jewelry?
Most scholars hold that customary personal jewelry does not require zakat unless it is kept for saving or investment.
Can zakat be paid in gold or cash?
Yes. You may pay zakat in gold or in cash equal to the value of the due amount.
Is zakat due on investment or stored gold?
Gold held for saving or investment is subject to zakat at 2.5% of its market value once nisab and the hijri year are met.