Is Baitulmaal Zakat-eligible?

Yes. Baitulmaal accepts Zakat and directs it to recipients within the eight Quranic categories (asnaf). Accepts Zakat for eligible programs.

Is Baitulmaal a legitimate charity?

Baitulmaal, founded in 2003, is a US-registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. You can independently verify its finances on the ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, linked on this page. Note for Canadian donors: US charities generally cannot issue CRA official donation receipts, so donations usually don't qualify for the Canadian donation tax credit.

Does Baitulmaal have a Charity Navigator rating?

Yes - Baitulmaal has an independent profile on Charity Navigator, which publishes accountability and finance data drawn from its public filings. We treat that independent rating as one of three signals in our 0–3 transparency score.

What countries does Baitulmaal work in?

Baitulmaal runs programs in Palestine (Gaza), Yemen, Syria, Sub-Saharan Africa.

Does HalalWallet take a cut if I donate to Baitulmaal?

No. Your donation - including Zakat - goes to Baitulmaal in full. HalalWallet never touches donor funds. If a charity is a paid partner, any fee comes from its own marketing budget and is clearly disclosed; it never affects the transparency score or ranking.

Baitulmaal

Irving, TX Global (multi-region)Founded 2003 Zakat-eligible

1/3Developing transparency

Independently reviewed by HalalWallet · Last reviewed September 2026

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Should you give your Zakat to Baitulmaal?

Baitulmaal scores 1/3 on HalalWallet's transparency scale and is Zakat-eligible. Humanitarian relief organization with a focus on Palestine, Yemen, Syria, and disaster zones.

Source: HalalWallet (halalwallet.ca)

About Baitulmaal

Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Baitulmaal has grown into a major international relief organization with roughly $76M in annual revenue, concentrating on Palestine (Gaza), Yemen, Syria, and Sub-Saharan Africa. Programs cover emergency relief, food security, healthcare, orphan care, and clean water. It accepts Zakat for eligible programs; its public materials are lighter on a written Zakat policy than some peers, so confirm designation details before giving.

Where they work: Palestine (Gaza), Yemen, Syria, Sub-Saharan Africa

Palestine & Gaza Yemen Syria Sub-Saharan Africa

Causes & programs

Emergency Relief Food Security Healthcare Orphan Care Water & Sanitation

Zakat policy

Accepts Zakat for eligible programs.

Always confirm a charity's current Zakat policy on its own website before giving. 100% of your donation goes to Baitulmaal - HalalWallet never takes a cut.

HalalWallet editorial note

Verified against IRS / ProPublica records (EIN 20-0942434).

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Transparency score

1/3

Developing transparency

Public Sharia/Zakat policyThe organization publicly states how it handles Zakat and the eight categories of eligible recipients.
HalalWallet verifiedWe confirmed the charity's registration, good standing, active website, and a working donation page.
Independent third-party ratingAn external evaluator (e.g. Charity Navigator, ECOSOC status, or major-foundation grantee) provides outside accountability.