Nisab for Zakat in Qatar Today
The silver nisab is QAR 4,326 and the gold nisab is QAR 42,359. 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)QAR 4,326Silver QAR 7.06 per gram
Gold nisab (87.48 g)QAR 42,35924K gold QAR 484 per gram
Zakat on savings in Qatar
| Savings held for a year | Zakat due (silver nisab) | Zakat due (gold nisab) |
|---|---|---|
| QAR 4,326 | QAR 108 | Below nisab |
| QAR 8,652 | QAR 216 | Below nisab |
| QAR 21,631 | QAR 541 | Below nisab |
| QAR 43,261 | QAR 1,082 | QAR 1,082 |
| QAR 108,153 | QAR 2,704 | QAR 2,704 |
| QAR 216,307 | QAR 5,408 | QAR 5,408 |
| QAR 432,613 | QAR 10,815 | QAR 10,815 |
Use the zakat calculator to include gold, silver, investments and business assets.
Frequently asked questions
What is the nisab for zakat in Qatar today?
Based on today's prices, about QAR 4,326 using silver (612.36 g) or QAR 42,359 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.