What is Zakat?
Zakat is the third pillar of Islam — an obligatory annual charity of 2.5% on wealth above the Nisab threshold that has been held for one full lunar year (Hawl).
What is Nisab?
Nisab is the minimum wealth threshold before Zakat becomes obligatory. It equals 85 grams of 24K gold. Today's Nisab in Dubai = AED 47,727.50.
Step-by-Step Guide
1
Weigh your gold
Collect all gold — jewelry, coins, bars. Weigh accurately (a jeweler will weigh free).
2
Check the karat
Look for hallmark: 24K=999, 22K=916, 21K=875, 18K=750.
3
Enter values above
Gold value calculates automatically.
4
Add cash & savings
Include all bank savings, investments, business assets.
5
Check the result
If total ≥ Nisab & held 1 lunar year → pay 2.5% Zakat.
FAQ
Hanafi: Zakat is due on all gold including worn jewelry. Shafi'i/Maliki/Hanbali: Regularly-worn jewelry for personal adornment is exempt; investment gold is zakatable. Consult your local scholar.
Emirates Red Crescent (1800 4441) · Mohammed bin Rashid Humanitarian · Dubai Charity Association · Local mosques · Or directly to eligible individuals (the poor, needy, those in debt, wayfarer).
Yes — most scholars permit monthly or quarterly installments as long as the full amount is paid within the same lunar year (within 12 months of your Hawl date).
Yes. Silver Nisab = 612 grams of silver. Since silver is much cheaper than gold, the silver-based Nisab threshold in AED is significantly lower. Our calculator uses the gold Nisab (85g) which is the standard across Dubai and the GCC.