Zakat is a pillar of Islam and a powerful act of worship that uplifts those in need.
At Sakeenah Canada, we prioritize giving locally, ensuring your Zakat supports vulnerable women, children, and families in our communities. With our 100% vetted Zakat Policy, every dollar is distributed according to Islamic guidelines, reaching those who need it most. Together, we can fulfill our duty and create lasting impact right here at home.
Zakat, or almsgiving, is one of the five pillars of Islam. For every capable Muslim who possesses wealth over the Nisab—the minimum amount a Muslim must make before Zakat becomes obligatory—they must pay 2.5% of that wealth as Zakat.
We have a Zakat policy that has been carefully developed in consultation with scholars and we ensure that 100% of Zakat goes towards eligible programming. You can read what one of the consulted Imams—Shaykh Zahir Bacchus, Imam of Great Lakes Masjid in Brampton—had to say above.
Our intake process for clients asks for financial information in the form of: income, expenses, assets and liabilities. After this is completed, if the difference between assets and liabilities is under the Nisab value, that person is deemed Zakat eligible.
Ownership of funds must be given to those who are Zakat eligible. Thus, if it is determined that a client is Zakat eligible, we will go through an electronic voucher process. The client will be told whether they are Zakat eligible or not and will then have the option of saying “Yes, I allow Sakeenah to use the Zakat I am eligible for towards my stay at Sakeenah/for help from Sakeenah ” or “No, I do not want Sakeenah to use Zakat I am eligible for towards my stay at Sakeenah/for help from Sakeenah .”
The Zakat from the clients above is only used towards program costs and not for administrative costs.
Use our easy-to-use Zakat Calculator to accurately calculate your Zakat and ensure your giving makes the maximum impact.
Every night, thousands of women and children in Canada face homelessness, poverty, and trauma. We are on a mission to change that.
While Sakeenah functions at a national level, our head office and The People’s Market operate out of land that is part of the Treaty and Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, The Haudenosaunee Confederacy, the Huron-Wendat and Wyandot Nations.
Sakeenah believes that while a land acknowledgement is the first step, we also understand that land acknowledgements alone are not sufficient to redress the harm caused by centuries of land theft, forced displacement and ongoing acts of settler colonialism. We recognize that this work is ongoing and complex, and we are dedicated to doing our part to create a better future for all.
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