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Zakat on Gold

A gold estimate begins with the gold actually owned, a consistent valuation basis, and clearly selected assumptions. Purity and jewellery treatment require care and should not be silently inferred.

Last reviewed: 2026-07-29Reviewed by: Human editorial reviewEditorial status: Reviewed

Identify and measure the gold

Record actual owned weight and keep the unit clear. If different purities are valued separately, use prices that correspond to those selections.

A purity label does not automatically convert weight or determine religious treatment.

Value and threshold

Multiply the relevant weight by an entered per-gram price to estimate metal value. Compare net included wealth with the selected Nisab profile.

Record the price source and valuation date when using an external market value.

Jewellery and personal use

Treatment of personal-use jewellery is a well-known area of legitimate scholarly difference.

A calculator can show arithmetic for the inputs selected but should not decide which view a user must follow.

Practical examples

Separate purity entries

A person records owned gold by purity and uses corresponding entered prices, then reviews the combined value under the methodology they follow.

Important cautions

  • Do not use gross item weight when it includes stones or non-gold material without considering the chosen valuation basis.
  • Do not present a spot price as a guaranteed local retail price.

Differences of opinion

Scholars differ on personal-use jewellery, valuation conventions, and some liability deductions. Follow qualified guidance appropriate to your circumstances.

When to consult a scholar

Consult a qualified scholar for personal circumstances, disputed asset treatment, complex ownership, inheritance, or uncertainty about the methodology you follow.

Related calculators

Gold Zakat CalculatorEstimate Zakat on owned gold using your purity, price, profile, and Hawl selections.Gold Value CalculatorEstimate gold value from its weight and a per-gram price entered by you.

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Sources

  1. Quran 9:103 — giving from wealthPublisher: Quran.com · Accessed 2026-07-29 · Verification: verified
  2. Online Zakat Calculator methodologyPublisher: Online Zakat Calculator · Accessed 2026-07-29 · Verification: verified
  3. Online Zakat Calculator source policyPublisher: Online Zakat Calculator · Accessed 2026-07-29 · Verification: verified