Understanding the rulings for silver jewelry, coins, and household items in the light of Islamic Jurisprudence.
Updated for 2025
Silver (Fiddah) was the primary currency of the Muslim Ummah alongside gold. Like gold, it is considered absolute wealth (Thamaniyyah). Zakat is mandatory on silver regardless of whether it is in the form of jewelry, coins, bars, or utensils, provided it meets the Nisab.
The Prophet (ﷺ) set the Nisab of silver at 5 Dirhams (equivalent to 200 Islamic Dirhams). In modern weights, this equals:
Zakat is due on all silver items owned for wealth or ornamentation. This includes silver anklets, bracelets, and rings.
Using gold or silver utensils (plates, spoons, cups) for eating/drinking is prohibited (Haram) in Islam. However, if one owns them, they are still considered wealth, and Zakat MUST be paid on their weight if the total silver owned meets the Nisab.
Use our updated calculator to get the exact payable amount based on today's live silver rates.
Open Zakat CalculatorYes. Although men are allowed to wear a silver ring (unlike gold), the weight of that ring contributes to their total silver assets. If the total meets the Nisab, Zakat is due.
According to the Hanafi school, if you have some gold and some silver, you should combine their value. If the total value reaches the Nisab of Silver (which is lower), Zakat is due on the total value.
No. Zakat is only due if the item is solid silver or has a significant amount of silver content that can be extracted. Mere plating has negligible value.