Dispose of impermissible wealth responsibly

If you have received bank interest (riba) unintentionally through your bank account, Islam teaches that it should not be kept or used for personal benefit.

The correct way to deal with this money is to give it away to charitable causes without expecting reward, ensuring it does not remain part of your wealth.

By donating your bank interest through this page, you can ensure it is distributed responsibly to support humanitarian aid and community welfare projects.

"O you who believe! Fear Allah and give up what remains [due to you] of interest, if you should be true believers."

[Qur'an 2:278]

Why should bank interest be given away?

In Islam, riba (interest) is strictly prohibited. If a Muslim receives interest from a financial institution, it should be removed from their wealth and given away.

This process helps you:

Purify your wealth
Dispose of impermissible income correctly
Ensure the funds benefit those in need

Bank interest donations are used for general welfare and humanitarian causes that help vulnerable communities.

Bank interest (riba) refers to additional money paid by banks or financial institutions on deposited funds. In Islam, riba is prohibited, and Muslims are encouraged to avoid it wherever possible.

If interest is credited to your account unintentionally, the recommended approach is to remove it from your wealth by donating it to charitable causes, without expecting reward.

No. Bank interest cannot be used for Zakat, as Zakat must be given from lawful (halal) wealth.

No. Since interest is impermissible wealth, it should be given away without the intention of earning reward. The purpose is simply to dispose of it responsibly.

Bank interest donations are directed toward general charitable welfare projects, helping support humanitarian work and community assistance.