Islamic-American Zakat Foundation (Last update 5-17-2012)

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Dr. Imad-ad-Dean Ahmad receives an award
from the city of Gaithersburg
in honor of the community service rendered by organizations
such as the Islamic-American Zakat Foundation

The Islamic-American Zakat Foundation is the subject of a Voice of America (Indonesian TV) program. Click here to view.

Thank yous!
"Jazak allah khair. I found work and my 1st day is Tuesday.... ALHAMDO LELLAH. Barak allah feekom for all your dua and kind words. Also my landlady contacted me and used my security deposit and paid my rent ma sha'allah. You are all so kind. May Allah reward you the best of rewards." -- <name withheld>
"Thank you for being nice. I needed to hear some nice words. Thank you for your phone call.... Thank you for caring." <name withheld>
"May Allah (ta`ala) reward you all, your families, and the jammat for the generous contribution towards my mortgage. It was truly a big, big help!!! Shukran Again. -- <name withheld>
"I personally just want to say thank you for you and this organization helping me financially with rental assistance during this challenging time in my life. Also, thank you for the words of encouragement--never give up! And keep my faith in my God! Things are changing for me! -- <name withheld>
"Shukran and may Allah reward all of you and your families the best in this life and the next for the financial assistance that was sent to assist my family.... It truly helped!!!" -- <name withheld>
"I just wanted to thank the [Islamic-American] Zakat Foundation for ... your assistance and compassion and promptness in ... communication and being in touch with me along the process of reviewing it.... I really appreciated it because I know that, like myself, zakat recipients are not thrilled that they are applying for zakat and it makes the process so much more dignified.... May Allah continue to bless the [Islamic-American] Zakat Foundation and all the workers and donors. ... I appreciate the encouragement in the letter that accompanied the check." -- <name withheld>
"I thank Allah for the aid I received from the Islamic-American Zakat foundation.... I also appreciate the kind inspirational ... letter. Inshallah I hope to make a donation to the I.A.Z.F. when my econonic status improves. May Allah reward the Islamic-American Zakat Foundation and your contributors with His best." -- <name withheld>
"May Allah (swt) bless you for taking us under your wing. I'm thankful for the brotherhood and care." -- <name withheld>
"Thank you so much for advocating on my behalf. Your support has made all the difference." -- <a victim of domestic violence>
more thank yous

The Islamic-American Zakat Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt religious and charitable
organization. Our mission is to provide assistance for food, shelter, clothing and transportation
for the poor and needy, orphans, wayfarers, and other persons and needs deserving of charity
under Islamic law by assessing, collecting and distributing obligatory and voluntary charity
called zakat and sadaqa. Our primary objective is to serve poor and needy Muslims in the
United States, eligible non-Muslims are also helped and some aid is sent abroad in major
man-made or natural disasters like the Japanese Tsunami.

NOTICE: This organization provides no scholarships, tuition money, nor any other payments to schools or universities,
or to foreign organizations, nor will we send any money directly abroad.

OFFICE HOURS
Office Hours are now
Tues., Wed.,& Thurs. 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
and Sat. 9:30 .m. - 1 p.m.

4641 Montgomery Avenue, Suite 30
Bethesda, MD (near Bethesda METRO)

Send donations, applications, and correspondence to:

Islamic-American Zakat Foundation
4323 Rosedale Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814

Telephone: 301-907-0997
To send e-mail, click here.

Click here for an application for assistance (pdf).
Click here to access our Zakat Calculation Form in PDF format.
Click here to donate.
Click here to read a report on our participation in the U.N. Conference on the status of women.
Click here or on the Guidestar logo at the top of the page for detailed financial information about our organization.
Click here for a copy of our most recent annual report, including the audited financial statements.
Click here for RFPs to contract for Operation of the Islamic-American Zakat Foundation or Administration of Operations.

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