Give Zakat Online with Cryptocurrency

Purify Your Digital Wealth: A Complete Guide to Shariah-Compliant Crypto Zakat

Zakat belongs to the poor and needy, and it is calculated based on the amount of wealth a Muslim possesses, including cash, gold, silver, investments, and other assets. It is a fixed percentage of the wealth, which varies depending on the type of asset. For example, the Zakat rate for cash is 2.5%, while for gold and silver, it is 2.5% of their value.

Zakat is calculated on an annual basis, and it is only applicable to those Muslims who have reached the minimum threshold of wealth, which is known as Nisab. The Nisab is equal to the value of 87.48 grams of gold or 612.36 grams of silver. If a Muslim’s wealth exceeds the Nisab, they are required to pay Zakat.

In addition to cash, gold, and silver, Zakat is applicable to other types of assets, including agricultural produce, livestock, and business profits. The Zakat ratesfor these assets vary, and they are calculated differently.

How Much Is Zakat on Crypto Assets?

Quick answer: Zakat on crypto assets is equal to 2.5%.

If you have calculated your zakat, you can pay from the top of this page, and if you have not calculated, you can calculate the zakat of all your assets, including crypto assets, from here and pay directly with crypto.

How Will Your Zakat Be Spent?

Quick answer: It is spent according to the Qur’anic verse. The way of spending zakat is clearly stated in the Quran.

The Quran, in Surah At-Tawbah verse 60, states:

“Zakah expenditures are only for the poor and for the needy and for those employed to collect [zakah] and for bringing hearts together [for Islam] and for freeing captives [or slaves] and for those in debt and for the cause of Allah and for the [stranded] traveler – an obligation [imposed] by Allah . And Allah is Knowing and Wise.” (Quran 9:60)

This verse outlines eight categories for Zakat distribution:

1. The Poor (Fuqara): Those who have little to no means of subsistence.
2. The Needy (Masakin): Those who are struggling financially but may not be completely destitute.
3. Recent Converts (Mu’allafah Qulubuhum): New Muslims who may need financial assistance to integrate into the community.
4. Debtors (Gharimin): Those with legitimate debt who are unable to repay it.
5. For the Cause of Allah (سبيل الله Fi Sabilillah): Activities that promote Islam and the well-being of the Muslim community.
6. Wayfarers (Ibnus-Sabil): Travelers who are stranded or in need of assistance. (This includes people displaced by war or natural disasters.)

Where Your Crypto Zakat Truly Go

For over a decade, we have maintained a consistent presence in Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, Sudan, South Sudan, and Yemen. We navigate the complex terrain of Gaza and the rural landscapes of Yemen to ensure that food trucks are unloaded and water tanks are filled in the heart of refugee camps. By working directly on the ground, we eliminate the gap between your intention and the survival of the oppressed. This is a collective effort of the Ummah, ensuring that your relief reaches the hands of grieving families and displaced communities without delay.

When you donate cryptocurrency, your contribution moves through secure, Shariah-compliant channels governed by a strict 100% Zakat policy. We eliminate middlemen and administrative waste to ensure your digital assets translate directly into life-saving essentials like hot meals, clean water, medicine, and emergency shelter.

While immediate relief like food and water is essential, Islamic jurisprudence identifies specific categories of need that require long-term solutions. Among those entitled to Zakat is the Ibn al-Sabil, referring to those who are displaced or stranded without resources. Your Zakat contributions provide the necessary funding to rebuild homes for these individuals and for families whose lives have been upended by conflict.

By utilizing cryptocurrency for your Zakat, you provide the capital required to construct permanent, warm shelters for Muslims living in impoverished and war-torn regions. This initiative focuses on restoring dignity to those who have lost their housing due to systemic poverty or the destruction of war. Your donation ensures that displaced families transition from temporary survival to stable, secure living environments across multiple countries.

Transparency is our core commitment. Because we view your donation as a sacred trust (Amanah), we provide regular updates on the impact of your gift. Every transaction is tracked and accounted for from the moment it leaves your wallet until it reaches those in desperate need. We ensure full accountability to both our donors and to Allah, providing you with the confidence that your wealth is serving its highest purpose.

Direct Distribution of Food to Needy Families

In the Qur’an, the needy(Masakin) are referred to in the plural, highlighting the importance of supporting them as a collective. At Islamic Donate Charity, we take this to heart by focusing on entire families in need. One of our key initiatives is preparing hot, nutritious meals and distributing them directly to households.

Instead of using disposable containers, we serve food in large metal pots🍲, usually in 5, 6, or 7-press portions, allowing families to share from a single container. These reusable pots can be easily washed and used again, making them ideal for poor neighborhoods where families have access to basic cleaning facilities. This eco-friendly approach is fully integrated into our Zakat budget, ensuring that your donations serve both the people and the Earth in the most responsible and sustainable way. Why do we do this? Because we care not only about people but also about the planet. By avoiding single-use packaging, we help reduce waste and protect the environment.

You can read some project reports from past years here:

Zakat Spending Report for Ramadan 2025
Empowering Families Through Sewing 2024

Privacy and Sincerity in Zakat Giving

The principles of Islamic giving prioritize the preservation of sincerity through the practice of discreet charity. According to Surah Al-Baqarah (2:271), while public contributions are commendable for their potential to inspire others, the act of concealing one’s charity is described as superior and a means of spiritual purification. Islamic jurisprudence emphasizes that the intention (niyyah) is the foundation of every deed, and the Prophet ﷺ highlighted the specific virtues of hidden charity in safeguarding a donor from ostentation.

“If you disclose your charity, it is good, but if you conceal it and give it to the poor, it is better for you, and He will remove from you some of your misdeeds. And Allah is Aware of what you do.” Surah Al-Baqarah (2:271)

Our platform is designed to accommodate the spiritual preferences of every donor. We provide comprehensive support for those who wish to maintain complete anonymity, ensuring that their contributions remain a private matter between themselves and Allah. For donors who prefer to register their details, we offer detailed performance reports and project updates to demonstrate the impact of their wealth. Whether you choose to provide your information or proceed with a fully confidential donation, we are committed to facilitating your generosity with the highest standards of privacy and integrity.

Fulfillment of Your Amanah

The Prophet ﷺ taught that wealth is never diminished by charity, but rather it is increased in blessing. You give because you believe. Your crypto becomes that smile, that relief, that answered du‘a in the darkness Because Rasulullah ﷺ said:

“The most beloved of deeds to Allah is to make a Muslim happy.”

Fulfill your obligation today. Use our secure crypto portal to calculate or pay your Zakat, and ensure your wealth serves the most vulnerable members of the Ummah.

Give your Zakat today and unlock the blessings of abundant sustenance, 🙌Insha’Allah.