Nisab for Zakat in Jordan Today
The silver nisab is JOD 698 and the gold nisab is JOD 7,785. If your zakatable wealth has been above the nisab for a lunar year, 2.5% is due.
Updated 2026-11-13
Silver nisab (612.36 g)JOD 698Silver JOD 1.14 per gram
Gold nisab (87.48 g)JOD 7,78524K gold JOD 89 per gram
Zakat on savings in Jordan
| Savings held for a year | Zakat due (silver nisab) | Zakat due (gold nisab) |
|---|---|---|
| JOD 698 | JOD 17 | Below nisab |
| JOD 1,397 | JOD 35 | Below nisab |
| JOD 3,492 | JOD 87 | Below nisab |
| JOD 6,984 | JOD 175 | Below nisab |
| JOD 17,459 | JOD 436 | JOD 436 |
| JOD 34,919 | JOD 873 | JOD 873 |
| JOD 69,837 | JOD 1,746 | JOD 1,746 |
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 698 using silver (612.36 g) or JOD 7,785 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.