International Istiqama Muslim Charitable Association
Zakat calculator
Calculate Zakat on gold and on money in Omani rials, in a few clear steps. No account and no sign-up needed.
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First step
What would you like to calculate?
Pick one. You can go back and change it at any time.
Calculation methodology reviewed, confirmed and approved by the association's Sharia Supervisory Committee.
How is Zakat calculated?
A short explainer in Omani rials, with the numbers you actually need.
The nisab: when is Zakat due?
Zakat is due when your wealth reaches the value of 85 grams of 24-karat gold and a full lunar year has passed over it. At the price used in the calculation above, the nisab equals 4,615.500. If your wealth reaches or exceeds that amount, its Zakat is 2.5% — 25 baisa for every rial, or one rial for every forty.
Quick examples
Assuming the wealth has reached the nisab and a full year has passed over it.
Amount
Zakat due
1,000 Omani rials
25.000
5,000 Omani rials
125.000
10,000 Omani rials
250.000
100 grams of 21-karat gold
118.781
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate Zakat on 21-karat gold?
The weight is converted to its pure-gold equivalent: 21K is 87.5% pure, so multiply the weight by 0.875, then by the price of a gram of 24K gold. If the value reaches the nisab, 2.5% of it is due. Example: 100 grams of 21K → 87.5 pure grams → 4,690 OMR → Zakat 117.250 OMR.
How much Zakat is due on 1,000 Omani rials?
25 Omani rials — if that amount is part of wealth that has reached the nisab and a full year has passed over it. If 1,000 rials is everything you own, it is below the nisab and no Zakat is due on it.
Is Zakat due on the gold I wear?
Scholars differ on gold kept for personal use and adornment. The safer course is to pay Zakat on it, and that is what this calculator assumes. For special cases, consult people of knowledge.
What is the difference between Zakat on money and Zakat on gold?
The rate is the same — 2.5% — and the nisab is the same: the value of 85 grams of gold. The only difference is valuation: cash counts at its face value, while gold is first converted to its value by karat and weight. That is why this calculator adds the two together before comparing them to the nisab.
Do I deduct my debts?
Yes — debts due for repayment now are deducted. For long-term instalments, deduct only what falls due within the year.
Where do I pay my Zakat?
International Istiqama Muslim Charitable Association receives Zakat and disburses it through its lawful channels, and you receive a confirmation message. Press "Pay your Zakat now" at the top of the page to complete the payment.
Gold price last updated: maintained by the charity from its dashboard.
