Zakat Assistance Program
Zakat & Casework Program
Zakat & Casework Program
Our core Zakat program brings direct Zakat funding to those in need across Canada. Through adherence to the Prophetic tradition and careful financial assessment, our team of caseworkers ensure that every dollar of Zakat distributed goes to those who are eligible to receive it.
Beyond Zakat, there are those who need further support getting their lives in order. For this purpose, the NZF caseworker team is trained and dedicated to providing resettlement support, resource navigation, and financial coaching.
Assistance is Sooner Than You Think
Our Zakat assistance program is easy to apply for. We are here to help you along the way.
Self-Assessment & Application
Intake Call
Gather Documentation
Case Analysis
Provide Funding
Connect with Resources
Follow Up
"I would like to thank you for your generosity and for not leading me to go around begging for money, because it would be very hard for me as an elderly woman. May Allah bless your efforts and fill your banks with hasanat, by Allah’s blessings."
"Assalam o alaykom sister, I appreciate your kindness and ask ALLAH to protect you all, you have removed my greatest concern, hope you never have problems in your life."
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank you, I could put iftar on the table and buy some Eid clothes for my children, alhamdulillah, I don't know how to appreciate each one of you but may Allah bless each one of you and your families with Jannat al-Firdous. Ameen.”
"Assalam o alaykom sister, I appreciate your kindness and ask ALLAH to protect you all, you have removed my greatest concern, hope you never have problems in your life."
"Dear friends of National Zakat, I am writing to you to let you know that I received your package and Alhamdollelah by the grace of God and the help of you all, I was able to pay off all my debt and my overdue payment. I won't let this stop and will do my part for others. Thank you very much again."
Answering Your Questions
NZF provides assistance for a short period of time (2-4 months generally). However, our team of caseworkers are equipped with the knowledge of government benefits and community resources, which are key in providing a more holistic service, with an aim toward self-sustainability.
Most applications are processed within 2 to 10 days from the submission of all supporting materials required depending on the volume of application we are dealing with at that specific time. For urgent cases, we process cases much sooner depending on the circumstances. Read more here.
We follow the legal guidelines of Zakat as a restricted fund to assist Muslims in need. However, we do receive applications from those, not of the Islamic faith and provide whatever assistance we can from non-Zakat funds as well as by connecting them to other resources available in the community. Read more here.
NZF does not cover student loans and other long-term debts with Zakat. At this time, our priority is to focus on serving the most immediate needs of our community with respect to housing, food and other basic essentials.
NZF funds clients in a manner that the organization sees fit and aligned with the needs highlighted in the Zakat application. Under current CRA regulations, NZF does not provide cash directly to Zakat applicants.
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