What is the nisab (minimum threshold of wealth) for Zakat on Gold in Islamic jurisprudence?
A5.5 Tolas
B7.5 Tolas
C52.5 Tolas
D85 Tolas
Explanation
The nisab threshold for Gold is 7.5 Tolas (or approx. 87.48 grams / 2.812 troy ounces), whereas the nisab for Silver is 52.5 Tolas (approx. 612.36 grams). Zakat is levied annually at a rate of 2.5% (1/40th) on accumulated wealth exceeding these thresholds held for one lunar year. For exam purposes, Surah At-Tawbah (Verse 60) explicitly outlines the 8 eligible categories (Masarif-e-Zakat).
Exam Relevance
- Topic: Pillars of Islam
- Subtopic: Zakat Nisab

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