Understanding the divine obligation on your accumulated wealth, specifically regarding gold assets, jewelry, and bullion.
Updated for 2025
Gold has historically been the standard of wealth in human civilization. In Islam, gold is considered a 'growing asset' (Amwal-e-Namia). Paying Zakat on it purifies your remaining wealth and ensures circulation within the economy to help those in need.
Nisab is the minimum amount of wealth a Muslim must possess for a full lunar year before they are liable to pay Zakat. For gold, this threshold is defined historically as 20 Dinars.
There is a difference of opinion among scholars regarding gold used for daily wear versus gold kept as an investment. However, the safest and most widely accepted view (Hanafi school and others) is that Zakat is due on all gold, whether it is jewelry worn daily or bars locked in a safe, provided it meets the Nisab.
Always weigh the gold content (purity) only, excluding stones, gems, or other metals attached to the jewelry.
We have built a dedicated tool to help you calculate the exact amount based on today's gold rates.
Go to Zakat CalculatorYes, white gold is essentially gold mixed with other metals (like palladium). Zakat is due on the gold content within it.
No. You must deduct the weight of diamonds, rubies, or gemstones. Zakat is only on the weight of the gold metal itself.
Yes, you can calculate the value of the gold due and pay that equivalent amount in your local currency.