Zakat on Shopify Store
The question of Zakat on Shopify store operations is crucial for Muslim entrepreneurs running online retail businesses through this popular ecommerce platform. How do you calculate Zakat on inventory managed in Shopify admin? What about Shopify Payments account balances and pending payouts? Should you value products at cost or retail price for Zakat purposes? How do you handle inventory stored at home versus third-party fulfillment centers? What about abandoned checkouts and draft orders? Do Shopify transaction fees and subscription costs affect Zakat calculation? How do you account for sales tax collected and gift cards sold? Can you use Shopify inventory reports for accurate Zakat assessment? What about print-on-demand apps and dropshipping integrated with Shopify? This comprehensive guide answers every question about Zakat on Shopify store with complete clarity for Muslim ecommerce entrepreneurs.
The definitive answer to Zakat on Shopify store: Shopify merchants must calculate annual Zakat at 2.5% on the wholesale or cost value of all inventory listed in their Shopify admin regardless of storage location (home warehouse, rented space, third-party fulfillment like ShipBob) plus all Shopify Payments account balances including available funds and pending payouts plus any other payment gateway balances (PayPal, Stripe) connected to the store when total zakatable business assets exceed nisab for one lunar year, with the fundamental principle being that Shopify inventory constitutes traditional trade goods requiring identical Zakat treatment as brick-and-mortar retail, the ecommerce platform (Shopify versus physical store) being completely irrelevant to Islamic obligation created by inventory ownership. This guide explains step-by-step how to extract inventory data from Shopify Products section, value stock at wholesale cost, account for Shopify Payments and gateway balances, handle different fulfillment models, manage variants and SKUs, and authentic Quranic and Hadith evidence establishing that merchandise held for customer sale through online stores is zakatable identically to traditional retail inventory.
Critical principle: Shopify inventory ownership creates Zakat obligation
Understanding Zakat on Shopify store begins with recognizing that products listed in your Shopify Products section represent inventory you own, creating full Zakat obligation identical to inventory in a physical shop. Shopify is an ecommerce platform providing website hosting, payment processing, and inventory management tools, but you retain complete legal ownership of every product you list and stock. The inventory belongs to you; Shopify merely provides the digital storefront and administrative systems. For Zakat on Shopify store operations, the platform is irrelevant to Islamic obligation. Whether you sell through a Shopify website or a high street boutique makes no difference to Zakat requirements.
This principle applies universally across all Shopify fulfillment and inventory models. If you store inventory at home and self-fulfill orders, that inventory is zakatable. If you use a rented warehouse, the inventory there is zakatable. If you use third-party fulfillment services integrated with Shopify (ShipBob, Deliverr, Rakuten), inventory stored by those partners remains yours and is zakatable. If you use print-on-demand apps (Printful, Printify), typically no inventory exists as products are created after customer orders, eliminating inventory Zakat but business cash remains zakatable. For Zakat on Shopify store across all models, ownership creates obligation regardless of storage location or fulfillment method. Calculate Zakat on Shopify inventory identically to traditional retail: value at wholesale cost, sum total units, add business cash from Shopify Payments and other gateways, calculate 2.5% annually when above nisab.
Inventory valuation
Calculating Zakat on Shopify store inventory
Step-by-step method for valuing Shopify products.
Accessing your Shopify inventory data
For Zakat on Shopify store, Shopify admin provides comprehensive inventory management in the Products section. On your annual Zakat date, access detailed product data showing every item, variant, quantity available, and cost basis. Navigate to Products in your Shopify admin to see complete inventory. Shopify allows you to track inventory for each product and variant, maintaining accurate stock counts essential for Zakat calculation.
Shopify Store Zakat Calculation Steps
Export inventory report on Zakat date
Go to Products in Shopify admin. Export product list showing all items, variants, quantities, and cost per item. This provides complete inventory data for Zakat calculation.
Verify cost basis for each product
Shopify tracks "cost per item" in product details. Ensure this reflects your actual wholesale cost (what you paid suppliers). Do NOT use selling price for Zakat valuation.
Calculate total inventory value
Multiply available quantity by cost per item for each product and variant. Sum across all SKUs. For Zakat on Shopify store inventory, this total represents zakatable stock value.
Add Shopify Payments balance
Go to Settings → Payments to view your Shopify Payments account balance. Include both available balance and upcoming payouts in zakatable cash.
Include other payment gateway balances
If you use PayPal, Stripe, or other gateways alongside Shopify Payments, check those balances separately and add to total business cash.
Understanding Shopify product variants and inventory tracking
For Zakat on Shopify store with product variants (different sizes, colors, styles of same product), Shopify tracks inventory separately for each variant. A t-shirt product might have 12 variants (3 sizes × 4 colors). Each variant has its own quantity and potentially different cost. Export inventory data showing all variants, value each variant individually at its cost, then sum for total inventory value across all products and all variants.
If you set consistent cost across variants (all t-shirt sizes cost you £8 regardless of size/color), calculation is straightforward: total all variant quantities and multiply by £8. If variants have different costs (large sizes cost more from supplier), value each variant at its specific cost. For Zakat on Shopify store inventory with variants, Shopify's variant tracking enables precise valuation.
Wholesale cost versus retail price for Shopify inventory
For Zakat on Shopify store, always value inventory at your wholesale cost (what you paid suppliers), never at selling price displayed to customers. If you purchase products at £12 each and sell for £30 on your Shopify store, value each unit at £12 for Zakat, not £30. The £18 markup is unrealized profit, not current wealth. Shopify's "cost per item" field (in product details under Inventory section) should reflect your supplier cost. Use this cost basis for Zakat valuation.
If you create product bundles (selling multiple items together at package price), value the individual component costs, not the bundle selling price. If a gift set sells for £50 but contains items costing you £8 + £6 + £4 = £18 total, value inventory at £18 per set for Zakat. For Zakat on Shopify store with bundles and packages, calculate on underlying product costs.
Example Shopify inventory calculation
Product A (T-shirts): 240 units across all variants × £8 cost = £1,920
Product B (Hoodies): 85 units × £18 cost = £1,530
Product C (Accessories): 450 units × £4 cost = £1,800
Product D (Gift sets): 30 bundles × £22 component cost = £660
Total Shopify inventory value: £5,910
Payment processing
Accounting for Shopify Payments and gateway balances
Understanding Shopify payment structures for Zakat.
Shopify Payments account balance structure
For Zakat on Shopify store, understanding Shopify's payment system is essential. Shopify Payments (Shopify's integrated payment processor) collects customer payments, deducts fees (transaction fees, Shopify subscription), then releases funds to your bank account on a schedule (typically daily, weekly, or monthly depending on settings and history). At any moment, your Shopify Payments account shows: Available balance (ready to transfer), Pending balance (awaiting payout schedule), and potentially On hold amounts for new stores.
All categories are zakatable cash because the money belongs to you. Available balance is obviously yours. Pending balance is already earned, just awaiting payout timing. On hold amounts for new stores are your money held temporarily as risk management. For Zakat on Shopify store Shopify Payments, include available balance plus pending payouts plus any held amounts in your zakatable business cash calculation.
| Shopify Balance Type | Zakatable? | Where to Find in Shopify |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify Payments available | Yes | Settings → Payments → Account Balance |
| Pending payouts | Yes | Settings → Payments → Payout Schedule |
| On hold (new stores) | Yes | Settings → Payments → On Hold Balance |
| PayPal account (if used) | Yes | Check PayPal separately |
| Stripe account (if used) | Yes | Check Stripe dashboard separately |
Multiple payment gateways on Shopify
Many Shopify stores offer multiple payment options: Shopify Payments as primary, PayPal as alternative, sometimes Stripe or other gateways. For Zakat on Shopify store with multiple gateways, you must check balances in each system separately and aggregate for total business cash. Log into Shopify Payments (via Shopify admin) for that balance, log into PayPal separately for PayPal balance, check Stripe dashboard if applicable, and sum all business funds across all payment processors.
Do not assume all money is in Shopify Payments. Some customers pay via PayPal; those funds accumulate in PayPal account. For Zakat on Shopify store payment aggregation, thorough assessment of all gateways ensures you capture total business cash accurately.
Shopify fees and Zakat calculation
Shopify deducts subscription fees (Basic, Shopify, Advanced plans) and transaction fees (credit card processing fees) from your revenue before payouts. For Zakat on Shopify store fees, these deductions are already reflected in your account balance. You calculate Zakat on your actual net balance after fees, not on gross customer payments before fee deduction.
Do not deduct future anticipated fees that have not occurred. Calculate Zakat on current actual balances. If Shopify Payments shows £8,000 available, this is already net of fees on those sales. Calculate Zakat on the £8,000. For Zakat on Shopify store with fees, use actual current balances as displayed which reflect fees already deducted.
Gift cards and store credit
When customers purchase gift cards, you receive money before providing goods. For Zakat on Shopify store gift cards, the money received from gift card sales is zakatable cash even though you have a future obligation to provide products. When gift cards are redeemed, inventory decreases and gift card liability is fulfilled, but the cash was already zakatable when received. Store credit and customer deposits work similarly.
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Zakat on different Shopify fulfillment models
Self-fulfillment, third-party, dropshipping, and print-on-demand.
Self-fulfillment from home or warehouse
For Zakat on Shopify store with self-fulfillment, you purchase inventory from suppliers and store it yourself (at home, garage, rented warehouse). When orders come through Shopify, you pick, pack, and ship products yourself. This is the most straightforward Zakat situation: all inventory you store is definitively zakatable at cost. Value everything in your storage location at wholesale cost for comprehensive Zakat calculation.
Third-Party Fulfillment (ShipBob, Deliverr, Rakuten)
You purchase inventory and send it to fulfillment partner's warehouses. They store inventory and fulfill Shopify orders on your behalf. You own all inventory; the partner provides warehousing and logistics services.
Zakat treatment:
All inventory stored by fulfillment partner is zakatable at cost. Location is irrelevant; ownership creates obligation.
Access partner's inventory reports showing units stored. Value at your cost (what you paid suppliers), not partner's storage fees.
Dropshipping Integration
Customer orders on Shopify, you forward order to supplier, supplier ships directly to customer. Critical question: do you take ownership at any point?
Zakat treatment:
If you purchase then resell (own briefly during order processing): minimal inventory Zakat on in-process orders plus business cash.
If pure agency (never own, just connect customer to supplier): no inventory Zakat, only cash Zakat on accumulated commissions.
Print-on-demand apps (Printful, Printify, SPOD)
For Zakat on Shopify store using print-on-demand, typically no inventory exists. You create designs, customer orders, print-on-demand service manufactures product after order (printing your design on t-shirt, mug, poster), then ships to customer. You never hold inventory; products are made-to-order. No inventory Zakat is due since no inventory exists.
However, business cash from sales accumulates in Shopify Payments and payment gateways. This cash is zakatable. For Zakat on Shopify store print-on-demand, calculate exclusively on accumulated revenue in your accounts, not on designs or digital files (those are not traditional inventory). The Zakat obligation is on money earned and saved, not on non-existent physical inventory.
Hybrid models (some inventory, some dropship/POD)
Many Shopify stores mix models: self-fulfill bestselling products (holding inventory), dropship slow-movers (no inventory), use POD for custom designs (no inventory). For Zakat on Shopify store hybrid models, calculate Zakat only on inventory you actually own and hold. Track which products are inventory-based versus dropship/POD carefully. Value only the inventory-based products at cost. Include all business cash regardless of which model generated it.
Platform features
Handling Shopify-specific features for Zakat
Draft orders, abandoned checkouts, and sales channels.
Draft orders and unpaid invoices
Shopify allows creating draft orders (invoices sent to customers for payment). For Zakat on Shopify store with draft orders, unpaid invoices are not zakatable as you have not received money. Inventory reserved for draft orders is still zakatable because you still own it. Once customer pays and draft order converts to regular order, the payment becomes zakatable cash and inventory decreases as normal.
Abandoned checkouts and cart abandonment
Customers who add products to cart but do not complete purchase create abandoned checkouts. For Zakat on Shopify store abandoned carts, these do not affect Zakat calculation. No payment was received (no zakatable cash), inventory remains yours (already counted in inventory Zakat). Abandoned checkouts are simply potential sales that did not occur, creating no special Zakat considerations.
Multi-channel selling through Shopify
Shopify integrates with multiple sales channels: your Shopify website, Facebook Shop, Instagram Shopping, Google Shopping, Amazon, eBay. For Zakat on Shopify store multi-channel, you typically maintain one central inventory in Shopify that syncs across all channels. Calculate Zakat once on your total Shopify-managed inventory regardless of which channel might sell each unit.
If you manage separate inventory for different channels (some products only on Shopify, others only on Amazon), aggregate all inventory across all channels for total business Zakat. For Zakat on Shopify store with omnichannel operations, comprehensive inventory aggregation ensures accurate calculation.
Shopify POS (Point of Sale) for physical retail
Some Shopify merchants use Shopify POS for physical retail locations (pop-up shops, permanent stores, markets) while also selling online. Shopify syncs inventory between online store and POS. For Zakat on Shopify store with POS, calculate on total inventory across both online and physical locations. The inventory is all tracked in your Shopify Products section, making calculation straightforward regardless of where sales occur.
Shopify subscriptions and recurring orders
If you sell subscription products (monthly deliveries), inventory allocated for upcoming subscription shipments is zakatable because you own it. Money collected upfront for future subscriptions is zakatable cash received (even though you have future delivery obligations). For Zakat on Shopify store subscriptions, calculate on current inventory and cash regardless of future delivery commitments.
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Detailed examples of Zakat on Shopify store
Complete scenarios showing Shopify Zakat calculation.
Self-fulfilled Shopify clothing boutique
Background: Aisha runs a Shopify store selling modest fashion. She stores inventory at home and fulfills all orders herself. Her Zakat date is Ramadan 1st.
Shopify inventory (Ramadan 1st): Products section shows 425 items total across all products and variants. Average cost per item: £16. Total inventory value: 425 × £16 = £6,800.
Shopify Payments balance: Available balance: £3,200. Pending payout (scheduled in 2 days): £1,800. Total Shopify Payments: £5,000.
PayPal balance: She offers PayPal as alternative payment. PayPal account: £1,400.
Business bank account: £2,500 transferred from previous payouts.
Business debts: She owes supplier £2,000 for recent stock purchase, due in 30 days. Deductible as immediate debt.
Total zakatable wealth: Inventory £6,800 + Shopify Payments £5,000 + PayPal £1,400 + bank £2,500 minus debt £2,000 = £13,700.
Zakat calculation: £13,700 × 2.5% = £342.50 annual Zakat on Shopify store.
Key insight: For Zakat on Shopify store self-fulfillment, include all inventory at cost, Shopify Payments balance, alternative payment gateways, and other business cash comprehensively.
Shopify store with third-party fulfillment
Background: Yusuf sells home goods through Shopify. He uses ShipBob for warehousing and fulfillment. All inventory is stored in ShipBob facilities. He wants to calculate Zakat on Shopify store properly.
Inventory in ShipBob: ShipBob inventory report shows 1,850 units stored across their warehouses. Yusuf's cost data shows average cost £11 per unit. Total inventory: 1,850 × £11 = £20,350.
Shopify Payments: £8,600 available.
No other cash: All business funds flow through Shopify Payments.
ShipBob fees note: ShipBob charges storage and fulfillment fees. These are business expenses. Yusuf values inventory at what he paid suppliers (£11 per unit), not ShipBob's fees. The fees are operational costs already deducted from revenue in Shopify Payments balance.
Total zakatable wealth: ShipBob inventory £20,350 + Shopify Payments £8,600 = £28,950.
Zakat calculation: £28,950 × 2.5% = £723.75 annual Zakat.
Key insight: For Zakat on Shopify store using third-party fulfillment, all inventory stored by fulfillment partners is zakatable at cost because you own it. The storage location is irrelevant to Zakat obligation.
Print-on-demand Shopify store (no inventory)
Background: Fatima designs custom t-shirts and sells through Shopify. She uses Printful for print-on-demand; products are made after customer orders. No inventory exists. She wants to understand Zakat on Shopify store print-on-demand.
Inventory assessment: Zero physical inventory. Products are printed by Printful only after customer orders. Fatima never holds stock.
Digital designs: She has created 50 designs. These are digital files, not traditional inventory. No inventory Zakat on designs.
Business revenue accumulated: Shopify Payments balance: £4,800. This is profit from sales after Printful manufacturing costs.
Business bank account: £3,200 transferred from previous payouts.
Total zakatable wealth: No inventory + Shopify Payments £4,800 + bank £3,200 = £8,000 total business cash.
Zakat calculation: £8,000 × 2.5% = £200 annual Zakat.
Key insight: For Zakat on Shopify store print-on-demand, no inventory Zakat since no inventory exists. Calculate exclusively on accumulated business cash from sales revenue. The digital designs are not zakatable inventory.
Multi-channel Shopify merchant (website, social media, POS)
Background: Maryam sells handmade jewelry through multiple channels: Shopify website, Instagram Shopping, Facebook Shop, and weekend market stalls using Shopify POS. All inventory is tracked centrally in Shopify.
Central Shopify inventory: 680 pieces total across all products. Average cost per piece: £9. Total inventory: 680 × £9 = £6,120. (This inventory serves all sales channels).
Shopify Payments (online sales): £5,400.
Cash from POS (market sales): £800 from weekend markets, deposited in business account.
Business bank total: £2,200 (includes POS deposits and previous transfers).
Total zakatable wealth: Inventory £6,120 + Shopify Payments £5,400 + bank £2,200 = £13,720.
Zakat calculation: £13,720 × 2.5% = £343 annual Zakat.
Key insight: For Zakat on Shopify store multi-channel operations, calculate once on total Shopify-managed inventory regardless of sales channel. Aggregate all cash from online sales (Shopify Payments) and physical sales (POS deposits) for comprehensive business Zakat.
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Quran and Sahih Hadith on merchandise Zakat
Authentic sources establishing Shopify inventory Zakat.
Quran
Give from what you earned through trade
Quran 2:267
Allah commands giving from good things earned through business. Shopify store earnings require purification. For Zakat on Shopify store, Quranic obligation to give from trade earnings applies to ecommerce inventory and revenue identically to traditional retail operations.
Quran
In their wealth is a determined right
Quran 51:19
Allah establishes that accumulated business wealth contains specific rights for the poor. Shopify inventory and Payments balances contain these rights. For Zakat on Shopify store, Quranic principle applies to online store wealth requiring annual 2.5% purification.
Quran
Those who give Zakat succeed
Quran 23:4
Allah mentions Zakat among qualities of successful believers. Shopify entrepreneurs succeed through proper business Zakat. For Zakat on Shopify store, fulfilling obligations demonstrates Islamic commitment while purifying ecommerce wealth.
Quran
Establish prayer and give Zakat
Quran 2:43
Allah commands Zakat universally without specifying commerce method. Shopify stores and traditional retail share identical obligations. For Zakat on Shopify store, universal command applies regardless of ecommerce platform or online selling model.
Hadith
Zakat on merchandise held for trade
Sunan Abu Dawud 1562
The Prophet (peace be upon him) commanded Zakat on merchandise held for trade. Shopify inventory is modern merchandise. For Zakat on Shopify store, Prophetic teaching on trade goods applies to online store inventory at 2.5% annually valued at wholesale cost.
Hadith
Value business goods for Zakat
Muwatta Malik 17:15
Early Islamic practice established valuing merchandise annually. Shopify sellers value inventory similarly. For Zakat on Shopify store, classical precedent supports wholesale cost valuation of products managed in Shopify admin on annual Zakat date.
Hadith
Calculate wealth annually
Sahih al-Bukhari 1454
The Prophet (peace be upon him) established annual wealth assessment for Zakat. Shopify merchants assess inventory and Payments cash annually. For Zakat on Shopify store, calculate total business wealth on Zakat date each year for 2.5% obligation.
Hadith
Purify business wealth through Zakat
Sahih Muslim 987b
Zakat purifies all business wealth including trade goods. Shopify store revenue requires purification. For Zakat on Shopify store, paying 2.5% annually on inventory and cash purifies ecommerce business wealth while supporting those in need.
Universal consensus on merchandise regardless of platform
All Islamic schools unanimously agree that inventory held for sale is zakatable at 2.5% annually valued at wholesale or cost price regardless of ecommerce platform used. The Quran commands giving from business earnings. The Prophet (peace be upon him) explicitly established Zakat on trade goods without specifying sales method or platform. Classical scholars applied these principles to all merchandise trading across fourteen centuries. For Zakat on Shopify store, contemporary Islamic councils and senior scholars maintain complete consensus that Shopify inventory is subject to identical Zakat obligations as inventory in traditional retail shops because both involve holding trade goods for customer sale, the ecommerce platform (Shopify versus physical storefront) being completely irrelevant to Islamic obligation created by inventory ownership. Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi, and Hanbali schools all require Zakat on trade goods based on inventory value at wholesale cost, business cash balances including payment processor funds, and customer receivables when total exceeds nisab for one year. Modern fatwas consistently apply classical merchandise Zakat methodology to Shopify operations without creating exemptions or special categories, recognizing that selling through Shopify websites is contemporary expression of timeless merchant trading requiring the same annual purification through 2.5% Zakat on all zakatable business assets.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Zakat on Shopify store
Direct answers to common Shopify Zakat questions.
Do Shopify store owners have to pay Zakat?▾
Yes, Shopify store owners must pay Zakat on inventory held for sale plus Shopify Payments balances and business cash. For Zakat on Shopify store operations, ecommerce inventory is zakatable trade goods requiring 2.5% annual payment identically to physical retail stores.
How do I calculate Zakat on my Shopify inventory?▾
Export your Shopify inventory report showing all products and quantities. Value each item at cost (what you paid suppliers) not selling price. Multiply units by cost for total inventory value. For Zakat on Shopify store inventory, use wholesale cost basis from Products section in Shopify admin.
Is Shopify Payments balance zakatable?▾
Yes, all money in your Shopify Payments account is zakatable business cash. Include both available balance and pending payouts. For Zakat on Shopify store cash, all accessible funds regardless of payout status are zakatable when above nisab for one year.
What about inventory I store myself versus third-party fulfillment?▾
All inventory you own is zakatable regardless of storage location. Whether you store products at home, in a warehouse, or use ShipBob, Deliverr, or other fulfillment services, ownership creates Zakat obligation. For Zakat on Shopify store with any fulfillment model, location is irrelevant to obligation.
Can I deduct Shopify subscription fees and transaction costs?▾
Deduct fees already charged and reflected in your balance. Do not deduct future anticipated fees. For Zakat on Shopify store platform costs, calculate on actual current balances after fees already deducted, not pre-fee gross amounts.
How do I value inventory bought at different prices?▾
Use weighted average cost or FIFO accounting. Shopify tracks cost basis for each product. For Zakat on Shopify store with varying costs, your inventory report provides cost data for accurate valuation at wholesale prices.
What about products on sale or discounted inventory?▾
Value at original cost, not sale price. Discounting for customers does not reduce inventory value for Zakat. For Zakat on Shopify store sales and promotions, calculate on what you paid suppliers regardless of current selling price or discount status.
Do I pay Zakat on returned or damaged inventory?▾
Sellable returned inventory is valued at cost. Damaged unsellable items are valued at realistic recovery value or excluded if worthless. For Zakat on Shopify store with returns, assess realistic value of impaired inventory honestly.
Can I use Shopify reports for Zakat calculation?▾
Yes, Shopify provides excellent inventory and financial reports. Export inventory reports for quantities and costs, access Analytics for sales data, check Payments for balance. For Zakat on Shopify store using platform data, leverage built-in reporting for accurate calculation.
What if I use print-on-demand or dropshipping with Shopify?▾
Print-on-demand typically has no inventory (products made after orders). Dropshipping depends on ownership. If you never own products, no inventory Zakat but business cash is zakatable. For Zakat on Shopify store with these models, ownership determines inventory treatment.
Fulfill your Zakat obligation
Calculate Zakat on Shopify store and all wealth
Whether you run a self-fulfilled Shopify store, use third-party fulfillment, operate print-on-demand, sell across multiple channels, or any combination of these models, calculate your complete annual Zakat obligation accurately on business and personal wealth. Value all Shopify inventory at wholesale cost regardless of storage location, include Shopify Payments account balances both available and pending, add all alternative payment gateway balances (PayPal, Stripe), aggregate multi-channel inventory managed through Shopify, sum all business cash across platforms, and calculate 2.5% on total zakatable wealth when above nisab for one year. Fulfill this pillar of Islam with confidence knowing Shopify store Zakat principles are clearly established through classical merchandise Zakat methodology applied to modern ecommerce platforms.
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Disclaimer: This guide provides comprehensive educational information about Zakat on Shopify store based on universal scholarly consensus that merchandise held for sale is zakatable at 2.5% annually valued at wholesale or cost price. All Islamic schools agree that Shopify inventory, Shopify Payments balances, payment gateway funds, and business receivables are zakatable identically to traditional retail operations. Individual circumstances vary based on specific fulfillment models (self-fulfillment, third-party, dropshipping, print-on-demand), inventory storage locations, multi-channel operations, payment gateway configurations, and business structures. While fundamental principles that Shopify merchants owe Zakat on inventory and liquid business assets are firmly established across all schools and scholars, nuanced questions about specific Shopify apps, complex fulfillment arrangements, multi-platform operations, or detailed accounting methods may benefit from consultation with qualified Islamic scholars familiar with both classical commercial jurisprudence and contemporary Shopify ecommerce operations. This guide represents mainstream Islamic teaching on Zakat on Shopify store providing practical implementation guidance for the vast majority of Muslim Shopify merchants and online retailers.
About this Content
Written by the Zakat Finance editorial team. All content is based on authentic Islamic scholarship and is reviewed regularly to ensure accuracy. The content aims to provide guidance on Zakat calculation and does not replace advice from a qualified Islamic scholar.
Last updated: February 2026
Method note: We present common scholarly approaches to Zakat calculation, encouraging consultation with trusted scholars for personal cases.