Nisab for Zakat in Bahrain Today
The silver nisab is BHD 447 and the gold nisab is BHD 4,376. If your zakatable wealth has been above the nisab for a lunar year, 2.5% is due.
Updated 2026-10-04
Silver nisab (612.36 g)BHD 447Silver BHD 0.73 per gram
Gold nisab (87.48 g)BHD 4,37624K gold BHD 50 per gram
Zakat on savings in Bahrain
| Savings held for a year | Zakat due (silver nisab) | Zakat due (gold nisab) |
|---|---|---|
| BHD 447 | BHD 11 | Below nisab |
| BHD 894 | BHD 22 | Below nisab |
| BHD 2,234 | BHD 56 | Below nisab |
| BHD 4,469 | BHD 112 | BHD 112 |
| BHD 11,172 | BHD 279 | BHD 279 |
| BHD 22,344 | BHD 559 | BHD 559 |
| BHD 44,688 | BHD 1,117 | BHD 1,117 |
Use the zakat calculator to include gold, silver, investments and business assets.
Frequently asked questions
What is the nisab for zakat in Bahrain today?
Based on today's prices, about BHD 447 using silver (612.36 g) or BHD 4,376 using gold (87.48 g).
Which nisab should I use?
Many scholars recommend the silver nisab for cash savings because it is lower and benefits the poor; others use gold. Follow your scholar or local mosque.
When is zakat due?
When your zakatable wealth has stayed at or above the nisab for one full lunar (Hijri) year.
Nisab in other countries
Nisab uses international spot prices. Local prices can differ slightly; consult a scholar if unsure.