Nisab for Zakat in Qatar Today
The silver nisab is QAR 3,585 and the gold nisab is QAR 39,970. 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)QAR 3,585Silver QAR 5.86 per gram
Gold nisab (87.48 g)QAR 39,97024K gold QAR 457 per gram
Zakat on savings in Qatar
| Savings held for a year | Zakat due (silver nisab) | Zakat due (gold nisab) |
|---|---|---|
| QAR 3,585 | QAR 90 | Below nisab |
| QAR 7,171 | QAR 179 | Below nisab |
| QAR 17,927 | QAR 448 | Below nisab |
| QAR 35,854 | QAR 896 | Below nisab |
| QAR 89,636 | QAR 2,241 | QAR 2,241 |
| QAR 179,272 | QAR 4,482 | QAR 4,482 |
| QAR 358,544 | QAR 8,964 | QAR 8,964 |
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 3,585 using silver (612.36 g) or QAR 39,970 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.