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Best Muslim charities for healthcare

Clinics, medical relief, maternal care, and free health services for underserved communities.

Which Muslim charities focus on healthcare?

We list 10 vetted US Muslim charities working on healthcare, ranked by HalalWallet's transparency score. Clinics, medical relief, maternal care, and free health services for underserved communities.

Source: HalalWallet (halalwallet.ca)

Islamic Relief Canada
Burlington, ONGlobal (30+ countries)
3/3Highest transparency

Canada's largest Muslim humanitarian charity — emergency relief, orphan sponsorship, water, and Zakat distribution in 30+ countries.

Zakat-eligibleEmergency ReliefFood Security
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Islamic Relief USA
Alexandria, VAGlobal (40+ countries)Est. 1993
3/3Highest transparency

The largest US-founded Muslim humanitarian organization — disaster relief, orphan care, and Zakat distribution worldwide.

Zakat-eligibleEmergency ReliefFood Security
Human Concern International
Ottawa, ONGlobal (multi-region)Est. 1980
3/3Highest transparency

Canada's first Muslim relief organization (est. 1980) — emergency relief, orphan sponsorship, and development programs worldwide.

Zakat-eligibleEmergency ReliefFood Security
Muslim Welfare Canada
Scarborough, ONCanada-focusedEst. 1994
3/3Highest transparency

30+ years of 'Service to Humanity' — halal food banks, women's shelter, free medical clinics, and Meals on Wheels across the GTA and beyond.

Zakat-eligibleCanadian Domestic PovertyFood Security
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Zakat Foundation of America
Worth, ILGlobal (30+ countries)Est. 2001
3/3Highest transparency

International humanitarian charity built around the Islamic institution of Zakat and its eight categories of recipients.

Zakat-eligibleEmergency ReliefFood Security
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Life for Relief and Development
Southfield, MIGlobal (multi-region)Est. 1992
2/3Strong transparency

The largest US-founded Arab American humanitarian org — relief and development with UN ECOSOC consultative status.

Zakat-eligibleEmergency ReliefHealthcare
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Penny Appeal USA
Alexandria, VAGlobal (multi-region)Est. 2016
2/3Strong transparency

Small recurring donations funding high-impact projects — orphan care, water, and emergency relief.

Zakat-eligibleOrphan CareWater & Sanitation
Muslim Aid USA logo
Muslim Aid USA
Manassas, VAGlobal (multi-region)Est. 2010
1/3Developing transparency

US affiliate of Muslim Aid — emergency response and development aid in conflict and disaster zones.

Zakat-eligibleEmergency ReliefFood Security
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Baitulmaal
Irving, TXGlobal (multi-region)Est. 2003
1/3Developing transparency

Humanitarian relief focused on Palestine, Yemen, Syria, and disaster zones.

Zakat-eligibleEmergency ReliefFood Security
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Helping Hand for Relief and Development
Southfield, MIGlobal (50+ countries)Est. 2005
1/3Developing transparency

International humanitarian organization operating in 50+ countries — emergency relief, orphan care, and development.

Zakat-eligibleEmergency ReliefOrphan Care

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