Nisab for Zakat in Saudi Arabia Today
The silver nisab is SAR 3,694 and the gold nisab is SAR 41,178. 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)SAR 3,694Silver SAR 6.03 per gram
Gold nisab (87.48 g)SAR 41,17824K gold SAR 471 per gram
Zakat on savings in Saudi Arabia
| Savings held for a year | Zakat due (silver nisab) | Zakat due (gold nisab) |
|---|---|---|
| SAR 3,694 | SAR 92 | Below nisab |
| SAR 7,388 | SAR 185 | Below nisab |
| SAR 18,469 | SAR 462 | Below nisab |
| SAR 36,938 | SAR 923 | Below nisab |
| SAR 92,345 | SAR 2,309 | SAR 2,309 |
| SAR 184,689 | SAR 4,617 | SAR 4,617 |
| SAR 369,379 | SAR 9,234 | SAR 9,234 |
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 3,694 using silver (612.36 g) or SAR 41,178 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.