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Should Nisab be calculated using gold or silver?
Both are valid. Many scholars recommend using silver today, as it benefits the poor and aligns with the purpose of Zakat. Zakat is meant to circulate wealth, not restrict obligation.
Answered byAl-Ihsan Foundation
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4 February 2026
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