How to Calculate Zakah on Gold
The Nisab for Zakah on pure (24 karat) gold is 85 grams. To calculate Zakah on gold, the number of grams is multiplied by the caratage, then divided by 24. The resulting figure represents the pure, 24 karat gold. If that number reaches 85 grams or more, then Zakah must be given on it, at the rate of 2.5%.
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