Ask the imam for the current nisab and guidance with your Zakat calculation.
Who may receive Zakat?
The center cites Quran 9:60 and identifies eight categories of recipients. Ask the imam for guidance about your circumstances.
- The poor
- The needy
- Zakat administrators
- Those whose hearts are to be reconciled
- Those in bondage or captivity
- People burdened by legitimate debt
- In the cause of Allah
- The stranded traveler
Applying for support
Obtain the application from the center office and ask which supporting documents are currently required. Applications need identification, household information, proof of income and expenses, and recent bank statements. Submit sensitive documents directly to the office.
Review and assistance
The center describes a committee reviewing eligibility, need, and available funds. Amounts and response times vary. Assistance is described as support for basic needs rather than a loan. Contact the office for the current procedure.
Giving Zakat
Contact the center to confirm how to designate your contribution as Zakat and which payment methods are currently accepted. Ask the imam for help with the nisab, eligible assets, liabilities, and the relevant lunar-year requirements.