Gold Zakat Calculator UAE 2026 — Live AED Nisab
Work out Zakat on gold in the UAE with live AED prices and the 85g nisab (2026). Free calculator covering Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi'i & Hanbali ✅
⚜️GoldZakat Calculator
🇦🇪UAE · AED
Live Market Price
1Configuration
School of Jurisprudence (Madhab)
Nisab Threshold Basis
ℹ️ Gold: ~AED 331.00/g · Silver: ~AED 3.75/g (approximate — connecting to live prices...)
2Your Zakatable Assets
🥇 Gold
🥈 Silver
Bank accounts, savings, deposits, cash on hand.
Total market value of all crypto holdings.
Inventory + cash on hand + trade receivables. Exclude fixed assets (machines, furniture).
🏠 Real Estate
Primary residence is exempt (scholarly consensus). Zakatable below applies only to property held for resale or rental income.
Only the amount saved — not the property value itself.
3Debts & Liabilities
Debts due within the next 12 months may be deducted in the Maliki madhab.
Only next 12 months of payments — not the total outstanding balance.
4Zakat Calculation Result
Enter your assets above to see your Zakat calculation.
Important Disclaimer
This calculator provides a general estimate based on commonly accepted scholarly guidelines. Zakat obligations can vary based on individual circumstances, madhab, and local scholarly opinions. Always consult a qualified Islamic scholar for a ruling specific to your situation. This tool does not constitute a fatwa or religious ruling.
About Gold Zakat in UAE
Zakat on Gold in UAE is 2.5% of its market value, payable once your holdings stay above the nisab threshold for one full lunar year (hawl). The nisab threshold is 85 g (2026).
| Zakat rate | 2.5% |
|---|---|
| Nisab threshold | 85 gGold |
| Hawl (holding period) | 1 lunar year (≈354 days) |
| Madhab | Maliki |
Calculate your Zakat on gold in UAE using our free online calculator. Get real-time gold prices in AED, check the nisab threshold (85g of pure gold), and determine your exact Zakat obligation. Our calculator follows Maliki madhab guidelines as practiced in UAE.
Nisab Threshold
85g of gold
Maliki Madhab Rule
Worn jewelry exempt, stored/investment gold is zakatable.
Source: UAE General Authority of Islamic Affairs
Gold Zakat across the four madhabs
| Madhab | Worn jewelry | Stored / investment |
|---|---|---|
| Hanafi | Zakatable | Zakatable |
| Maliki | Exempt | Zakatable |
| Shafi'i | Exempt | Zakatable |
| Hanbali | Exempt | Zakatable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the nisab for gold Zakat in UAE?
The nisab for gold Zakat is 85 grams of pure gold (24k). This is equivalent to approximately 7.5 tola or 2.73 troy ounces. The monetary value changes with market prices — use our calculator for the current nisab in AED.
Do I pay Zakat on gold jewelry I wear in UAE?
It depends on your madhab. In the Maliki school (predominant in UAE), worn jewelry is EXEMPT from Zakat. All schools agree that stored/investment gold is zakatable.
How much Zakat do I pay on gold?
The Zakat rate on gold is 2.5% of the total value of your pure gold holdings above the nisab threshold (85g). The gold must have been in your possession for one complete lunar year (hawl).
Can I combine gold and silver to reach nisab?
In the Hanafi madhab, yes — gold and silver values are combined to reach nisab. In the Maliki, Shafi'i, and Hanbali schools, gold and silver are calculated separately.