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Zakat Policy
At Maison Masjid Canada (MMC), we are committed to helping our community fulfill the obligation of Zakat in a correct and transparent way.
How to Calculate Zakat
The simplest way to calculate your Zakat is to determine the total monetary value of your eligible wealth and give 2.5% of that amount.
Zakat is not required on:
- Wealth below the Nisabthreshold;
- Property not used for business purposes;
- Debts and liabilities that must be repaid;
- Personal possessions of non-productive nature (such as cars, utensils, furniture, etc.), unless they are intended for trade or investment.
To make the process easier, you can use our Zakat Calculator to ensure accurate calculation.
Who Can Receive Zakat?
The recipients of Zakat are clearly outlined in the Qur’an, Surah At-Tawbah (9:60):
“The alms are only for the poor, the needy, those employed to administer it, those whose hearts are to be reconciled, for freeing captives, those in debt, for the cause of Allah, and for the wayfarer. A duty imposed by Allah. And Allah is All-Knower, All-Wise.”
Based on this verse, the eligible recipients include:
- The Poor (al-fuqarâ’):Those with little or no income.
- The Needy (al-masâkîn):Individuals in financial hardship.
- Zakat administrators:Those who collect and distribute Zakat.
- New Muslims and those whose hearts are to be reconciled.
- Captives and the enslaved:To support their freedom.
- Those in debt:Who cannot repay their obligations.
- In the cause of Allah:For efforts dedicated to His path.
- The Wayfarer:Stranded travelers in need of assistance.
How to Give Zakat
The default ruling is for Zakat to be distributed directly by the donor to eligible recipients in their local community.
However, it is also permissible to:
- Appoint a trustee (wakîl) to distribute on your behalf,
- Use an intermediary organization such as MMC,
- Send Zakat to another region, particularly if that region has greater needs.
At MMC, we ensure that your Zakat is delivered responsibly to those who need it most.
Donate Your Zakat
Maison Masjid Canada,
365B Avenue du Parc, Montreal, Quebec, H3N 1W7
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MMC’s Zakat Policy
“Take alms out of their wealth, so that you may purify and cleanse them thereby, and pray for them; surely your prayer is a comfort to them. And Allah is All-Hearing, All-Knowing.”
(Qur’an 9:103)
Zakat is a fundamental pillar of Islam and a religious obligation on every Muslim who is mature (above puberty), sane, and possesses wealth above the minimum threshold (nisab).
Beyond being a financial duty, Zakat purifies one’s wealth, strengthens one’s connection with Allah (SWT), and fosters social justice by ensuring that the needs of the most vulnerable are met. It promotes fairness, compassion, and circulation of wealth in society.
MMC’s Commitment
For over 15 years, Maison Masjid Canada (MMC) has been entrusted by thousands of Muslims across Canada to distribute their Zakat with integrity, transparency, and accountability.
Our projects are strictly Zakat-eligible and focus on areas of greatest impact, including:
- Income assistance for those in financial hardship
- Emergency and disaster relief
- Food distribution and security programs
- Refugee and newcomer support
Our commitment to you:
- Zakat funds are recorded and tracked separately from other donations.
- Only eligible beneficiaries, as defined in the Qur’an and Sunnah, receive Zakat.
- All unrestricted Zakat is distributed within 1–3 months of being received.
- A dedicated Zakat Compliance Committeereviews and approves all Zakat projects.
Zakat FAQ
Do I have to pay Zakat?
You must pay Zakat if all the following conditions apply:
- You are Muslim, adult, sane, and free (not enslaved).
- You own wealth above the nisab(minimum threshold).
- This wealth has remained in your possession for one lunar year (hawl).
- Your wealth is of a productive nature (e.g., cash, business merchandise, gold, silver, investments).
- Your zakatable assets are not offset by debts.
What assets are subject to Zakat?
Zakat applies to wealth held for at least one lunar year, such as:
- Gold, silver, and jewelry containing these metals
- Cash (in banks, at home, or in savings groups/committees)
- Business inventory and investments (stocks, shares)
- Agricultural produce and livestock
- Pension funds
- Properties held for investment or rental income
- Loans you have extended to others
What assets are exempt from Zakat?
No Zakat is due on:
- Wealth below the nisab
- Personal-use items (home, car, furniture, clothing, utensils, etc.)
- Debts you owe and must repay
How much Zakat should I give?
Zakat is 2.5% of your eligible wealth.
Use our Zakat Calculator to calculate accurately.
Eligible Recipients of Zakat
The Qur’an (Surah At-Tawbah 9:60) identifies eight categories of recipients:
- The Poor (al-fuqarâ’): Those with little or no income.
- The Needy (al-masâkîn): People in financial difficulty.
- Administrators of Zakat: Those who collect and distribute funds.
- Those whose hearts are to be reconciled: New Muslims and others drawn closer to Islam.
- Captives/enslaved persons: To support their release and freedom.
- Those in debt: Who cannot repay what they owe.
- For the cause of Allah: Initiatives dedicated to Allah’s path.
- The wayfarer: Stranded travelers in need.
How to Distribute Zakat
- The default is for each Muslim to distribute their Zakat personally to eligible recipients in their local community.
- It is also permissible to:
- Appoint an agent (wakîl) or intermediary such as MMC.
- Send Zakat to other regions where the need is greater.
At MMC, we ensure that your Zakat reaches those who need it most — efficiently and in full compliance with Islamic principles.