Nisab for Zakat in Oman Today
The silver nisab is OMR 379 and the gold nisab is OMR 4,225. 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)OMR 379Silver OMR 0.62 per gram
Gold nisab (87.48 g)OMR 4,22524K gold OMR 48 per gram
Zakat on savings in Oman
| Savings held for a year | Zakat due (silver nisab) | Zakat due (gold nisab) |
|---|---|---|
| OMR 379 | OMR 9 | Below nisab |
| OMR 758 | OMR 19 | Below nisab |
| OMR 1,895 | OMR 47 | Below nisab |
| OMR 3,790 | OMR 95 | Below nisab |
| OMR 9,475 | OMR 237 | OMR 237 |
| OMR 18,951 | OMR 474 | OMR 474 |
| OMR 37,902 | OMR 948 | OMR 948 |
Use the zakat calculator to include gold, silver, investments and business assets.
Frequently asked questions
What is the nisab for zakat in Oman today?
Based on today's prices, about OMR 379 using silver (612.36 g) or OMR 4,225 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.