The SGT Fatwa Library brings together verified Islamic rulings on Zakat for modern assets — cryptocurrency,
stocks and shares, pension and GPF funds, real estate, and debts and loans. Each fatwa cites its Quran,
Hadith, and scholarly references so you can apply the ruling with confidence, and every entry is available
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Livestock & Agriculture
Zakat on Rikaz (Buried Treasure) and Minerals
If I find buried pre-Islamic treasure or extract minerals from land, how much zakat is due?
Short answer: The two cases differ. (1) Rikaz — buried treasure of the pre-Islamic (jahiliyyah) era found in the earth — carries one-fifth (20%, the khumus), due immediately on discovery, with NO nisab and NO waiting fo…
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Quran: Quran 2:267• Hadith: Sahih al-Bukhari 1499• Fiqh: Permanent Committee; Ibn Baz — ma'din vs rikaz
Recipients (8 Categories)
Sending Zakat to Another City or Country
May I send my zakat to poor relatives or causes in another city or country instead of locally?
Short answer: The default ruling is that zakat should be distributed among the poor of the local area where the wealth is located, as indicated by the Prophet's instruction to Mu'adh (Sahih al-Bukhari 1496, 1458, 1395).…
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Hadith: Sahih al-Bukhari 1496; Sahih al-Bukhari 1458; Sahih al-Bukhari 1395• Fiqh: Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Ifta; based on Sahih al-Bukhari 1496, 1458, 1395; Sahih Muslim 983 (indirectly).
Recipients (8 Categories)
Zakat to Siblings and Other Relatives
May I give zakat to my needy brother, sister, uncle, aunt, nephew or in-laws?
Short answer: Yes, you may give zakat to needy siblings, uncles, aunts, nephews, and in-laws, provided they are not among those you are legally obliged to support (such as parents or children). Doing so is not only perm…
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Hadith: Sahih al-Bukhari 1466; Sahih al-Bukhari 1428; Sahih al-Bukhari 1461• Fiqh: Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Ifta (Fatawa al-Lajnah al-Da'imah); Shaykh Muhammad ibn Salih al-Uthaymin; Ibn Baz; based on Sahih al-Bukhari 1461, 1466, 1428.
Recipients (8 Categories)
Zakat for Hospitals, Wells and Disaster Relief
Can zakat fund a hospital, dig a well, or go to flood and disaster relief?
Short answer: No, zakat cannot be given directly to fund a hospital, dig a well, or for general disaster relief projects, because it must be confined to the eight categories specified in Surah At-Tawbah 9:60 and require…
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Quran: Surah At-Tawbah 9:60• Fiqh: Permanent Committee (al-Lajnah al-Da'imah); Ibn Baz; al-Uthaymin
Recipients (8 Categories)
Giving the Whole Zakat to One Person
Must I split my zakat among all eight categories, or may I give it all to one poor person?
Short answer: It is permissible to give your entire zakat to a single deserving person from among the eight categories mentioned in Surah at-Tawbah (9:60). You are not required to split it among all eight categories.
D…
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Quran: Surah At-Tawbah 9:60• Hadith: Sahih Muslim 1044• Fiqh: Permanent Committee for Islamic Research and Ifta (al-Lajnah al-Da'imah); majority of scholars (jumhur)
Recipients (8 Categories)
The Meaning of 'Fi Sabilillah' in Zakat
What does 'in the path of Allah' cover — only armed jihad, or also da'wah, students and welfare?
Short answer: According to the clear evidence from the Qur'an and the understanding of the early scholars, 'Fi Sabilillah' (in the path of Allah) in the context of zakat recipients (Surah At-Tawbah 9:60) refers specific…
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Quran: Surah At-Tawbah 9:60• Fiqh: Ibn Baz; Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Ifta
Livestock & Agriculture
Grazing (Sa'imah) vs Fed (Ma'lufah) Animals in Zakat
What is the difference between free-grazing and stall-fed animals for zakat, and which rules apply to each?
Short answer: Free-grazing (sa'imah) animals are subject to the fixed livestock zakat tables (nisab and rates) as outlined in the authentic hadith from Abu Bakr's letter (Sahih al-Bukhari 1454-55). Stall-fed (ma'lufah) …
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Hadith: Sahih al-Bukhari 1454; Sahih al-Bukhari 1455• Fiqh: Permanent Committee; Ibn Baz; al-Uthaymin; based on Sahih al-Bukhari hadith
Livestock & Agriculture
Zakat on a Jointly-Owned Herd (Khultah)
Several of us graze our animals together as one herd — how is zakat assessed on a mixed herd?
Short answer: For a herd grazed jointly by multiple owners (khultah), zakat is assessed on the combined total of animals as if it were one herd. This is based on the principle that the property of different people shoul…
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Hadith: Sahih al-Bukhari 1450• Fiqh: Sahih al-Bukhari; Ibn Baz; al-Uthaymin; Permanent Committee
Gold, Silver & Jewelry
Owning Gold and Silver Utensils: Ruling and Zakat
Is it permissible to own gold or silver plates and cutlery, and is zakat due on them?
Short answer: Using gold and silver vessels for eating and drinking is prohibited, and owning them for that purpose is also prohibited. If one possesses them, zakat is due on them if they reach the nisab and are owned f…
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Quran: Surah At-Tawbah 9:34-35• Hadith: Sahih Muslim 2067; Sahih al-Bukhari 1447; Sahih Muslim 987a• Fiqh: Derived from Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim; position of Ahl al-Hadith scholars.
Business & Trade
Business Receivables and Payables in Zakat
How do customer dues owed to me and supplier bills I owe affect my business zakat?
Short answer: Customer dues that are collectible (from a solvent, acknowledging debtor) are considered 'strong debt' and must be added to your cash and inventory each year when calculating zakat. Doubtful or defaulted r…
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Quran: Surah Al-Baqarah 2:267• Fiqh: Ibn Uthaymin; Permanent Committee
Business & Trade
Zakat on Dead, Damaged or Unsold Stock
Some of my inventory is damaged or hasn't sold for years — do I still pay zakat on it, and at what value?
Short answer: Zakat is payable on trade inventory at its current fair selling value on the zakat anniversary. Completely unsaleable, damaged, or expired stock with no market value is excluded from zakat. Stock that is u…
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Quran: Surah Al-Baqarah 2:267• Hadith: Sahih al-Bukhari 1454; Sahih al-Bukhari 1450• Fiqh: Ibn Uthaymin; based on general zakat principles from Qur'an and Sunnah
Livestock & Agriculture
Ushr on Fruit Orchards, Dates and Raisins
How is ushr assessed on fruit trees, date palms and grapes/raisins, and when?
Short answer: Ushr (zakat on agricultural produce) is assessed on dates and grapes (and other fruit crops) based on the method of irrigation. The rate is one-tenth (10%) for land irrigated by rain, natural springs, or r…
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Quran: Surah Al-Baqarah 2:267• Hadith: Sahih al-Bukhari 1483• Fiqh: Ibn Baz; al-Uthaymin; Permanent Committee (based on Sahih al-Bukhari 1483)