Nisab for Zakat in Jordan Today
The silver nisab is JOD 843 and the gold nisab is JOD 8,251. 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)JOD 843Silver JOD 1.38 per gram
Gold nisab (87.48 g)JOD 8,25124K gold JOD 94 per gram
Zakat on savings in Jordan
| Savings held for a year | Zakat due (silver nisab) | Zakat due (gold nisab) |
|---|---|---|
| JOD 843 | JOD 21 | Below nisab |
| JOD 1,685 | JOD 42 | Below nisab |
| JOD 4,213 | JOD 105 | Below nisab |
| JOD 8,426 | JOD 211 | JOD 211 |
| JOD 21,066 | JOD 527 | JOD 527 |
| JOD 42,132 | JOD 1,053 | JOD 1,053 |
| JOD 84,265 | JOD 2,107 | JOD 2,107 |
Use the zakat calculator to include gold, silver, investments and business assets.
Frequently asked questions
What is the nisab for zakat in Jordan today?
Based on today's prices, about JOD 843 using silver (612.36 g) or JOD 8,251 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.