Nisab Threshold 2026: Current Values for Zakat (Updated Monthly)
Current Nisab threshold for Zakat in 2026. Both gold standard (87.48g) and silver standard (612.36g) with up-to-date UK prices. Updated monthly.
Last updated: March 2026. This page is updated monthly with the latest gold and silver prices to give you an accurate Nisab threshold.
Current Nisab Values (March 2026)
What is the Nisab?
The Nisab is the minimum amount of wealth a Muslim must possess before Zakat becomes obligatory. If your total net zakatable assets are below the Nisab, you are not required to pay Zakat (though voluntary Sadaqah is always encouraged).
The Nisab was set by the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) at two levels:
- Gold standard: 87.48 grams of pure gold (20 dinars)
- Silver standard: 612.36 grams of pure silver (200 dirhams)
Because gold and silver prices fluctuate independently, the two standards give very different Nisab values in modern currency.
Which Standard Should I Use?
This is one of the most common questions in Zakat calculation, and scholars differ:
Silver standard (lower threshold = more people pay Zakat)
Organisations like Islamic Relief, Muslim Aid, and the National Zakat Foundation recommend the silver standard. The reasoning:
- It includes more people in the obligation, increasing the Zakat pool
- It's more cautious — better to pay Zakat when in doubt than to not pay
- Historically, the gap between gold and silver Nisab was much smaller
Gold standard (higher threshold = fewer people pay Zakat)
Some scholars prefer the gold standard. The reasoning:
- It doesn't burden people with modest savings (someone with £400 in savings shouldn't be obligated to pay Zakat)
- Gold has maintained its purchasing power better than silver over centuries
- The spirit of Zakat is to take from the wealthy, not from those barely above poverty
Our recommendation
If you're unsure, use the silver standard if you can comfortably afford it, and the gold standard if paying Zakat would cause you hardship. The intention behind Zakat is purification and helping those in need — err on the side of generosity.
Nisab History (2024-2026)
| Date | Gold Price/g | Gold Nisab | Silver Price/g | Silver Nisab |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | £63.90 | £5,590 | £0.57 | £350 |
| Jan 2026 | £61.50 | £5,380 | £0.55 | £337 |
| Oct 2025 | £58.20 | £5,091 | £0.52 | £318 |
| Jul 2025 | £55.80 | £4,881 | £0.48 | £294 |
| Mar 2025 | £52.30 | £4,575 | £0.45 | £276 |
How to Use the Nisab
- Calculate your total zakatable assets (cash, gold, silver, investments, business stock, etc.)
- Subtract your liabilities (debts, bills due within the month)
- Compare against the Nisab — if your net assets ≥ Nisab, Zakat is due
- Pay 2.5% of your total net zakatable assets
Use our free Zakat Calculator to do this automatically →
Related Guides
- What is Zakat? Complete UK Guide
- Zakat on Gold: How to Calculate
- Sadaqah vs Zakat vs Lillah: Differences Explained
- Free UK Zakat Calculator
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