Nisab for Zakat in Oman Today
The silver nisab is OMR 457 and the gold nisab is OMR 4,477. 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)OMR 457Silver OMR 0.75 per gram
Gold nisab (87.48 g)OMR 4,47724K gold OMR 51 per gram
Zakat on savings in Oman
| Savings held for a year | Zakat due (silver nisab) | Zakat due (gold nisab) |
|---|---|---|
| OMR 457 | OMR 11 | Below nisab |
| OMR 914 | OMR 23 | Below nisab |
| OMR 2,286 | OMR 57 | Below nisab |
| OMR 4,572 | OMR 114 | OMR 114 |
| OMR 11,431 | OMR 286 | OMR 286 |
| OMR 22,861 | OMR 572 | OMR 572 |
| OMR 45,723 | OMR 1,143 | OMR 1,143 |
Use the zakat calculator to include gold, silver, investments and business assets.
Frequently asked questions
What is the nisab for zakat in Oman today?
Based on today's prices, about OMR 457 using silver (612.36 g) or OMR 4,477 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.