Zakat Calculator Dubai — Free Islamic Calculator
Calculate your Zakat obligations on gold, cash, and savings using today’s live gold rates in Dubai. Auto-calculated Nisab threshold based on current 24K gold prices.
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What is Zakat?
Zakat is the third pillar of Islam and represents an obligatory act of charity for every adult Muslim who meets the Nisab threshold. The word “Zakat” means purification — by giving a portion of your wealth to those in need, you purify the rest of your wealth and fulfill your duty to Allah.
Zakat is calculated at 2.5% (1/40th) of your total wealth that has been owned for one full lunar year (Hawl). This includes gold, silver, cash, savings, business inventory, investments, and other zakatable assets.
Zakat is not just charity — it is a religious obligation that redistributes wealth in society and helps support the poor, needy, and vulnerable members of the Muslim community.
What is Nisab?
Nisab is the minimum amount of wealth a Muslim must possess before Zakat becomes obligatory. It acts as a threshold to ensure that Zakat is only paid by those who have sufficient wealth.
The Nisab is equivalent to 87.48 grams of gold or 612.36 grams of silver. Since gold is more stable and widely used in the UAE, the gold Nisab is the standard used in Dubai and the GCC.
Our calculator automatically calculates today’s Nisab threshold in AED based on the current 24K gold rate in Dubai, which updates every 4 hours.
How to Calculate Zakat on Gold in Dubai
Follow these steps to calculate Zakat on your gold holdings in Dubai:
Collect all the gold you own — jewelry, coins, bars. Take it to a jeweler to get the exact weight in grams. In Dubai’s Gold Souk, most dealers offer free weighing services.
Check the hallmark stamp on your gold: 24K (999), 22K (916), 21K (875), or 18K (750). Most jewelry in Dubai is 22K. Investment bars are 24K.
Use the current gold rate for your karat from goldratetodaydubai.com. Our rates update every 4 hours based on international spot prices.
Multiply: Weight (grams) × Gold rate (per gram) = Total gold value in AED. Enter this in the calculator above along with your cash and savings.
If your total wealth (gold + cash + savings) exceeds the Nisab threshold AND you’ve owned it for one lunar year, pay 2.5% as Zakat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I pay Zakat on jewelry I wear daily?
Scholars differ on this. Hanafi school: Zakat is due on all gold, even if worn. Shafi’i, Maliki, Hanbali schools: Jewelry worn regularly for personal adornment is exempt; only gold kept as investment is zakatable. Consult a local scholar for your specific situation.
Where to pay Zakat in UAE?
You can pay Zakat to: Emirates Red Crescent, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Humanitarian, Dubai Charity Association, local mosques with verified Zakat programs, or directly to individuals you know are eligible recipients.
Can I pay Zakat in installments?
Yes, most scholars permit paying Zakat in monthly or quarterly installments for ease, as long as the full amount is paid within a reasonable timeframe (typically within the same lunar year).