What makes a gold investment Shariah-compliant?

Under AAOIFI Standard No. 57, gold transactions must be spot (hand-to-hand delivery). The gold must be physically backed, allocated to the buyer, and physical delivery must be possible upon request. Paper gold or gold savings accounts backed by cash settlement only are not Shariah-compliant.

How is Zakat on gold calculated in Singapore?

For investment gold (bars, coins, allocated savings), Zakat is payable if the total weight is equal to or exceeds the Nisab threshold of 85 grams. Zakat is calculated as 2.5% of the total market value of the gold at the end of the lunar year.

Is UOB Gold Savings Account (GSA) Shariah-compliant?

Standard gold accounts like the UOB Gold Savings Account (GSA) are generally not Shariah-compliant. This is because they represent paper gold holdings with cash-settlement mechanisms rather than physically allocated bullion with spot delivery guarantees.

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1. Select Gold Investment Platform

2. Enter Gold Weight & Pricing

Total Gold Weight (Grams)

Gold Price per Gram (SGD)

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SHARIAH COMPLIANT (PASS)

Annual Zakat Obligation

S$275.00

Zakat Nisab Threshold 85 Grams

Gold Weight Status Above Nisab

Gold Valuation S$11,000.00

Allocated/Physical backing Yes

Compliance Summary

This gold program involves spot transactions and allocated, physical holdings, satisfying standard Islamic finance principles.

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2. Enter Gold Weight & Pricing

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