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Zakat on cryptocurrency: a careful checklist
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Record what you hold and why
List the assets, where they are held, whether you can access them and the purpose for which you acquired them. Some methods may distinguish between assets held for different purposes, so do not assume every token is treated identically.
Keep records for exchange accounts, self-custody wallets, rewards or other arrangements that affect your control of the assets.
Ask how valuation and timing should work
Prices can change quickly and available markets can differ. Ask your scholar which date, market source and currency conversion approach to use rather than selecting a method from this guide.
A screenshot or export from a platform may help document your figures, but the calculator does not verify prices or determine whether an asset is zakatable.
Check access, obligations and nisab separately
Lost access, locked assets, platform restrictions, debts and other liabilities can raise separate questions. Explain the details to a trusted scholar before deciding what to include.
For any estimate, first confirm your treatment of the assets and review the nisab explanation. The calculator only totals the values you choose to enter.
Common questions
Is cryptocurrency always zakatable?
Scholarly views and asset circumstances differ. Ask a qualified scholar to assess the purpose, ownership and access for your holdings.
Which crypto price should I use?
This guide does not prescribe a market or valuation date. Follow the method recommended by a trusted scholar and keep the source recorded.
Does the calculator verify crypto prices?
No. It does not connect to exchanges or validate prices; any entered values are your own.