LessonsZakat on Silver: Nisab, Incremental Dues and Alloyed DirhamsQuiz

Ghishsh is the base-metal admixture in silver. ʿUrud refers to property assessed under the rules for goods.

When base metal predominates, the coin’s name alone does not make it ordinary silver. If it is held for trade and the trade-goods conditions are met, its value becomes relevant to zakat assessment.

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Zakat on Silver: Nisab, Incremental Dues and Alloyed Dirhams

Ghishsh is the base-metal admixture in silver. ʿUrud refers to property assessed under the rules for goods.

When base metal predominates, the coin’s name alone does not make it ordinary silver. If it is held for trade and the trade-goods conditions are met, its value becomes relevant to zakat assessment.