Rates, nisab and prices

Zakat reference values currently in force.

Current rates effective Jul–Dec 2026

The official LZS content is in Bahasa Melayu.

Rates by zakat type

Current nisabRM 38,748.00July – December 2026 · based on 85 grams of gold. A fixed half-year value, not 85 g × the daily price.
Previous nisabRM 42,047.00January – June 2026
Nisab basisThe current value of the gold nisab of 20 mithqal (85 grams) or silver (595 grams)

Fitrah 1447H per person — Local super special or imported white riceRM 8.00
Fitrah 1447H per person — Fragrant, glutinous, parboiled or brown riceRM 16.00
Fitrah 1447H per person — Basmati, ponni, Japanese/Calrose, red or black riceRM 25.00
Fitrah rate basisOne Baghdad gantang equals 2.6 kilograms of rice
Fitrah payment timingSunat: throughout Ramadan · Wajib: from sunset on the last day of Ramadan until sunrise on 1 Syawal · Afdhal: before the Eid prayer · Makruh: after the Eid prayer until sunset on 1 Syawal · Haram: after sunset on 1 Syawal
Fitrah 1448H payment window08/02/2027 – 09/03/2027 (estimated)The 1448H rates are not yet announced (normally February); the 1447H rates apply until then.

Fidyah 2026 per day — Local super special or imported white riceRM 2.00
Fidyah 2026 per day — Fragrant, glutinous, parboiled or brown riceRM 4.30
Fidyah 2026 per day — Basmati, ponni, Japanese/Calrose, red or black riceRM 6.30

Zakat rate on wealth (Hijri-year haul)2.5%
Rate when the haul is counted on the Gregorian calendar2.577%The calculators use 2.5% (Hijri-year haul).
Selangor uruf for worn gold800 g
Gold nisab85 g
Silver nisab595 g
Paddy zakat nisab1,306 kgFatwa No. 6/2017 (12/12/2017)
EPF contribution deduction (income zakat)11%11% × gross salary; none from age 55
Minimum online paymentRM 10.00Each payment through FPX
Charge to the payerRM 0.00Processing costs are borne by the amil share