Where should you give your Zakat?
Compare 15 vetted Muslim charities by transparency, Zakat eligibility, and financials - then give in two taps. 100% of your Zakat reaches the charity.
How do I choose a Muslim charity for my Zakat?
Pick a charity that (1) publicly states a Zakat policy, (2) is a registered charity with transparent public financials, and (3) works on a cause you care about. HalalWallet scores every charity 0–3 on these transparency signals - independently of any partnership - so you can compare and give with confidence. Your Zakat always reaches the charity in full.
- 15 of 15 listed charities are Zakat-eligible
- Every profile links to public financial filings - CRA T3010 for Canadian charities
- We never take a cut of your Zakat - it reaches the charity in full
Source: HalalWallet (halalwallet.ca)
15 charities
Canada's largest Muslim humanitarian charity — emergency relief, orphan sponsorship, water, and Zakat distribution in 30+ countries.
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Our independence & how we're funded
HalalWallet lists charities on editorial merit. Some organizations may become marketing partners and are clearly labeled “Partner,” but partnership never affects a charity's transparency score or its position in the directory. Any partner fee is paid from a charity's own unrestricted marketing budget - never deducted from your Zakat or Sadaqah, which reaches the charity in full. See our scoring methodology and disclosures.
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Best Muslim Charities in Canada (2026): CRA-Registered and Independently Vetted
Seven CRA-registered Canadian Muslim charities compared - registration numbers, zakat policies, financial transparency, and independent Charity Intelligence profiles - so you can give zakat and sadaqah with confidence and get an official donation receipt.
Read ArticleIs Zakat Tax-Deductible in Canada? How the Charitable Donation Tax Credit Works (2026)
Zakat paid to a CRA-registered charity earns Canada's Charitable Donation Tax Credit - 14% federally on the first $200 in 2026 and 29% above that, plus a provincial credit. Here's exactly how it works, with a worked example.
Read ArticleFrequently asked questions
How does HalalWallet rank Muslim charities?
We rank charities by an editorial transparency score (0–3) built from three independent signals: a public Sharia/Zakat policy, HalalWallet verification of a charity's registration and good standing, and an independent third-party rating. Ranking is never influenced by whether a charity pays us - partner charities are clearly labeled but earn no ranking advantage.
Are these charities Zakat-eligible?
Charities marked 'Zakat-eligible' accept Zakat and direct it to recipients who fall within the eight Quranic categories (asnaf). For 100%-Zakat-policy organizations, the full designated amount reaches eligible recipients. Always confirm a charity's current Zakat policy on its own site before giving.
Does HalalWallet take a cut of my Zakat?
No. Your Zakat goes directly to the charity in full - we never touch donor funds and never skim a percentage of Zakat. Where a charity is a paid partner, any fee is paid from that charity's own marketing budget, not from your donation, and the relationship is disclosed.
Where can I verify a charity's finances?
Canadian charity profiles link to the CRA List of Charities, where you can read each organization's annual T3010 filings - revenue, expenditures, and program spending. US-registered organizations link to their public financial records. We surface known concerns transparently rather than hiding them.
How do I calculate how much Zakat I owe?
Use the HalalWallet Zakat Calculator to work out 2.5% of your eligible wealth above the Nisab threshold, then choose a charity here to fulfill it. The calculator covers cash, stocks, crypto, gold, retirement accounts, and business assets.