Zakat Calculator for Gold in Egypt 2026
Calculate your Zakat on gold in Egypt for 2026. Free online calculator with real-time prices in EGP. Shafi'i madhab guidelines. Accurate and scholarly verified.
⚜️Gold Zakat Calculator
🇪🇬Egypt · EGP
Live Market Price
1Configuration
School of Jurisprudence (Madhab)
Nisab Threshold Basis
ℹ️ Gold: ~EGP 4,500.00/g · Silver: ~EGP 51.00/g (approximate — connecting to live prices...)
2Your Zakatable Assets
🥇 Gold
🥈 Silver
Bank accounts, savings, deposits, cash on hand.
Total market value of all crypto holdings.
Inventory + cash on hand + trade receivables. Exclude fixed assets (machines, furniture).
🏠 Real Estate
Primary residence is exempt (scholarly consensus). Zakatable below applies only to property held for resale or rental income.
Only the amount saved — not the property value itself.
3Debts & Liabilities
Shafi'i Ruling on Debts
The Shafi'i school does not permit deduction of debts from zakatable wealth. (Source: Al-Majmu' — Imam al-Nawawi)
4Zakat Calculation Result
Enter your assets above to see your Zakat calculation.
Important Disclaimer
This calculator provides a general estimate based on commonly accepted scholarly guidelines. Zakat obligations can vary based on individual circumstances, madhab, and local scholarly opinions. Always consult a qualified Islamic scholar for a ruling specific to your situation. This tool does not constitute a fatwa or religious ruling.
About Gold Zakat in Egypt
Calculate your Zakat on gold in Egypt using our free online calculator. Get real-time gold prices in EGP, check the nisab threshold (85g of pure gold), and determine your exact Zakat obligation. Our calculator follows Shafi'i madhab guidelines as practiced in Egypt.
Nisab Threshold
85g of gold
Shafii Madhab Rule
Worn jewelry exempt from Zakat, stored/investment gold zakatable.
Source: Dar al-Iftaa al-Missriyyah
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the nisab for gold Zakat in Egypt?
The nisab for gold Zakat is 85 grams of pure gold (24k). This is equivalent to approximately 7.5 tola or 2.73 troy ounces. The monetary value changes with market prices — use our calculator for the current nisab in EGP.
Do I pay Zakat on gold jewelry I wear in Egypt?
It depends on your madhab. In the Shafi'i school (predominant in Egypt), worn jewelry is EXEMPT from Zakat. All schools agree that stored/investment gold is zakatable.
How much Zakat do I pay on gold?
The Zakat rate on gold is 2.5% of the total value of your pure gold holdings above the nisab threshold (85g). The gold must have been in your possession for one complete lunar year (hawl).
Can I combine gold and silver to reach nisab?
In the Hanafi madhab, yes — gold and silver values are combined to reach nisab. In the Maliki, Shafi'i, and Hanbali schools, gold and silver are calculated separately.