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Do you know any Muslims who are unable to meet their basic needs in Canada? A family going hungry or being evicted from their house? How many people in Alberta do you think need your Zakat? Should your Zakat be given locally in Alberta?

Do you know any Muslims who are unable to meet their basic needs in Canada? A family going hungry or being evicted from their house? How many people in Quebec do you think need your Zakat? Should your Zakat be given locally in Quebec?

Mu’adh ibn Jabal was an Ansari companion of the Prophet (PBUH). He was amongst the people who came from Madinah to Makkah during the thirteenth year of prophethood in order to pledge allegiance to the call and message of Islam. This incident has been recorded as the Second Pledge of ‘Aqabah.

Amina’s family of four were struggling to pay for everyday expenses ever since her husband underwent two open-heart surgeries that left him physically disabled and unable to work. As they were coming to terms with his recovery, their young daughter was diagnosed with kidney failure and Amina was stretched thin in caring for her ailing family.

Hosted by National Zakat Foundation Worldwide, the 12th Annual World Zakat and Waqf Forum was held in Leeds, UK, from Sept. 28 – 30, 2022. We at NZF Canada had the honour and privilege to participate and join discussions on Islamic Philanthropy Leadership’s impact on today’s global cost of living crisis.

When Asif* filed for bankruptcy, he was neck-deep in issues plaguing his family. After a tragic car accident that left his wife paralyzed, he became the sole provider for his family, which included four children with special needs and disabilities.

This back-to-school season, NZF has partnered with MCASS to brighten the start of school year for 151 vulnerable children in Scarborough Simbas Team.

Read about how NZF has worked closely with Windsor Islamic Association (WIA) to serve financially vulnerable families in Windsor.