Islamic Relief USA
100% reaches the charity
Should you give your Zakat to Islamic Relief USA?
Islamic Relief USA scores 2/3 on HalalWallet's transparency scale and is Zakat-eligible. Largest US-founded Muslim humanitarian organization. Affiliated with Islamic Relief Worldwide. Provides relief and development regardless of gender, race, or religion.
About Islamic Relief USA
Islamic Relief USA (IRUSA) is the largest US-founded Muslim humanitarian agency, working across 40+ countries since 1993. Programs span emergency response, food security, water and sanitation, healthcare, education, orphan sponsorship, refugee aid, and US domestic poverty relief, alongside seasonal Zakat distribution.
Where they work: US, Yemen, Gaza, Syria, Somalia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sudan
Causes & programs
Zakat policy
100% Zakat Policy
Publicly advertises a 100% Zakat policy — 100% of designated Zakat reaches eligible recipients.
Always confirm a charity's current Zakat policy on its own website before giving. 100% of your donation goes to Islamic Relief USA — HalalWallet never takes a cut.
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