Nisab for Zakat in Saudi Arabia Today
The silver nisab is SAR 4,457 and the gold nisab is SAR 43,639. 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)SAR 4,457Silver SAR 7.28 per gram
Gold nisab (87.48 g)SAR 43,63924K gold SAR 499 per gram
Zakat on savings in Saudi Arabia
| Savings held for a year | Zakat due (silver nisab) | Zakat due (gold nisab) |
|---|---|---|
| SAR 4,457 | SAR 111 | Below nisab |
| SAR 8,914 | SAR 223 | Below nisab |
| SAR 22,284 | SAR 557 | Below nisab |
| SAR 44,569 | SAR 1,114 | SAR 1,114 |
| SAR 111,422 | SAR 2,786 | SAR 2,786 |
| SAR 222,843 | SAR 5,571 | SAR 5,571 |
| SAR 445,687 | SAR 11,142 | SAR 11,142 |
Use the zakat calculator to include gold, silver, investments and business assets.
Frequently asked questions
What is the nisab for zakat in Saudi Arabia today?
Based on today's prices, about SAR 4,457 using silver (612.36 g) or SAR 43,639 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.