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Local Giving, National Impact

At National Zakat Foundation, we believe in the power of community. Our mission is to uplift those around us by fostering a culture of giving and support, ensuring every local voice is heard and valued.

Your Impact in Numbers

Since 2013, you’ve supported

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50%

Single Mothers

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50%

Single Mothers

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2.3M

Refugees

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2.3M

Refugees

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10k+

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10k+

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2500

Seniors

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2500

Seniors

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13k

People With Disabilities

Our Campaigns

WINTER ESSENTIALS

Support Families withWinter Essentials

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BE THE ANSAR

Be the Ansar

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HEALTHY HEARTS

Healthy Hearts

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SUPPORT SUDANES EEVACUEES

SUPPORT SUDANESEEVACUEES

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WINTER ESSENTIALS

Support Families

with Winter Essentials

As temperatures drop, hundreds of vulnerable Muslim families across Canada will struggle to stay warm due to the high cost of shelter, food, and other essentials. Can you support them by filling their homes with warmth and their hearts with hope?

BE THE ANSAR

Be the Ansar

As temperatures drop, hundreds of vulnerable Muslim families across Canada will struggle to stay warm due to the high cost of shelter, food, and other essentials. Can you support them by filling their homes with warmth and their hearts with hope?

HEALTHY HEARTS

Healthy Hearts

As temperatures drop, hundreds of vulnerable Muslim families across Canada will struggle to stay warm due to the high cost of shelter, food, and other essentials. Can you support them by filling their homes with warmth and their hearts with hope?

SUPPORT SUDANES EEVACUEES

Support Sudanes Eevacuees

As temperatures drop, hundreds of vulnerable Muslim families across Canada will struggle to stay warm due to the high cost of shelter, food, and other essentials. Can you support them by filling their homes with warmth and their hearts with hope?

How We Support

Evacuees Support

Evacuees Support

Feed Our Neighbours

Feed Our Neighbours

House Our Neighbours

House Our Neighbours

Life Essentials

Life Essentials

Medical Relief

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Community

Your Trusted

Community Builder

At National Zakat Foundation, our primary focus is local Zakat, and we commit all our resources to managing your contributions in accordance with the Quran and Sunnah.

As one of the only Muslim charities that independently oversee the entire Zakat process - from collection to distribution - you can trust us to handle your Zakat with precision and integrity.

BUILDERs

End-To-End

Zakat Solutions

A holistic approach to Zakat that ensures your giving makes a powerful, measurable impact across Canada.

Education

We empower donors with in-depth Zakat knowledge through workshops,

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Collection

We empower donors with in-depth Zakat knowledge through workshops,

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Distribution

We empower donors with in-depth Zakat knowledge through workshops,

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50,000+

individuals supported

256

Cities impacted
across Canada

Power of

Local Zakat

Since 2023

Over the past 10+ years, every dollar of local giving has fueled tangible, lasting change in Canadian Muslim communities.

Your Trusted Zakat Partner

At National Zakat Foundation, our primary focus is local Zakat, and we commit all our resources to managing your contributions in accordance with the Quran and Sunnah.

As one of the only Muslim charities that independently oversee the entire Zakat process - from collection to distribution - you can trust us to handle your Zakat with precision and integrity.

Submit Application

An individual undergoing financial hardship contacts National Zakat Foundation by applying for Zakat.

Application Assessment

Intake team requests the client for identification, financial information and other relevant documents.

Application Decision

The Assigned caseworker and an expert panel analyzes applicant needs and Zakat eligibility in accordance with our guidelines based on the Quran and Sunnah.

Submit Application

An individual undergoing financial hardship contacts National Zakat Foundation by applying for Zakat.

Your Impact

Their Words

I have no better word to say other than JazakumAllah Khair. Only Allah can reward you for this. And I promise you one day I will be able to donate much more than what I received. This is my promise to you and myself. I will never forget your help and trust in me.

Arij

Widowed mother of three

Our situation is about to get better as there is a new job I am getting ready for within the next couple of weeks. Your organization was of critical help at a very sensitive time in our lives. Our lives are much better now and we feel we are going to be stable soon.

Fatima Zahra

Gaza evacuee

I have no better word to say other than JazakumAllah Khair. Only Allah can reward you for this. And I promise you one day I will be able to donate much more than what I received. This is my promise to you and myself. I will never forget your help and trust in me.

Arij

Widowed mother of three

Our situation is about to get better as there is a new job I am getting ready for within the next couple of weeks. Your organization was of critical help at a very sensitive time in our lives. Our lives are much better now and we feel we are going to be stable soon.

Fatima Zahra

Gaza evacuee

I have no better word to say other than JazakumAllah Khair. Only Allah can reward you for this. And I promise you one day I will be able to donate much more than what I received. This is my promise to you and myself. I will never forget your help and trust in me.

Arij

Widowed mother of three

Community

Affiliates

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