Muslim Aid USA
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Should you give your Zakat to Muslim Aid USA?
Muslim Aid USA scores 1/3 on HalalWallet's transparency scale and is Zakat-eligible. US affiliate of Muslim Aid (UK, founded 1985). Emergency response and development aid to communities affected by conflict, disaster, and poverty.
About Muslim Aid USA
Muslim Aid USA is the US affiliate of the UK-based Muslim Aid (founded 1985). It delivers emergency response and development aid — food, orphan care, education, healthcare, and livelihoods — across Yemen, Palestine, Bangladesh, Somalia, Sudan, and Syria.
Where they work: Yemen, Palestine, Bangladesh, Somalia, Sudan, Syria
Causes & programs
Zakat policy
Accepts Zakat for eligible programs.
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HalalWallet editorial note
Verified against IRS / ProPublica records (EIN 83-2080058). IRS-registered under the legal name "Muslim Response USA For Relief And Development" — the same organization that operates as Muslim Aid USA.
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