Nisab for Zakat in Bahrain Today
The silver nisab is BHD 370 and the gold nisab is BHD 4,129. 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)BHD 370Silver BHD 0.60 per gram
Gold nisab (87.48 g)BHD 4,12924K gold BHD 47 per gram
Zakat on savings in Bahrain
| Savings held for a year | Zakat due (silver nisab) | Zakat due (gold nisab) |
|---|---|---|
| BHD 370 | BHD 9 | Below nisab |
| BHD 741 | BHD 19 | Below nisab |
| BHD 1,852 | BHD 46 | Below nisab |
| BHD 3,704 | BHD 93 | Below nisab |
| BHD 9,259 | BHD 231 | BHD 231 |
| BHD 18,518 | BHD 463 | BHD 463 |
| BHD 37,036 | BHD 926 | BHD 926 |
Use the zakat calculator to include gold, silver, investments and business assets.
Frequently asked questions
What is the nisab for zakat in Bahrain today?
Based on today's prices, about BHD 370 using silver (612.36 g) or BHD 4,129 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.