Is Muslim Aid USA Zakat-eligible?

Yes. Muslim Aid USA accepts Zakat and directs it to recipients within the eight Quranic categories (asnaf). Accepts Zakat for eligible programs.

Is Muslim Aid USA a legitimate charity?

Muslim Aid USA, founded in 2010, is a US-registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. You can independently verify its finances on the ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, linked on this page. Note for Canadian donors: US charities generally cannot issue CRA official donation receipts, so donations usually don't qualify for the Canadian donation tax credit.

Does Muslim Aid USA have a Charity Navigator rating?

Yes - Muslim Aid USA has an independent profile on Charity Navigator, which publishes accountability and finance data drawn from its public filings. We treat that independent rating as one of three signals in our 0–3 transparency score.

What countries does Muslim Aid USA work in?

Muslim Aid USA runs programs in Yemen, Palestine, Bangladesh, Somalia, Sudan, Syria.

Does HalalWallet take a cut if I donate to Muslim Aid USA?

No. Your donation - including Zakat - goes to Muslim Aid USA in full. HalalWallet never touches donor funds. If a charity is a paid partner, any fee comes from its own marketing budget and is clearly disclosed; it never affects the transparency score or ranking.

Muslim Aid USA

Manassas, VA Global (multi-region)Founded 2010 Zakat-eligible

1/3Developing transparency

Independently reviewed by HalalWallet · Last reviewed September 2026

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Should you give your Zakat to Muslim Aid USA?

Muslim Aid USA scores 1/3 on HalalWallet's transparency scale and is Zakat-eligible. US affiliate of Muslim Aid (UK, founded 1985). Emergency response and development aid to communities affected by conflict, disaster, and poverty.

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About Muslim Aid USA

Founded in 2010, Muslim Aid USA is the US affiliate of the international Muslim Aid family, working in conflict and disaster zones including Yemen, Palestine, Bangladesh, Somalia, Sudan, and Syria on roughly $5.3M in annual revenue. It is registered with the IRS under the legal name "Muslim Response USA For Relief And Development" — the same organization. It runs emergency response, food, orphan care, and seasonal campaigns.

Where they work: Yemen, Palestine, Bangladesh, Somalia, Sudan, Syria

Palestine & Gaza Yemen Syria Sudan Somalia & East Africa Bangladesh & Rohingya

Causes & programs

Emergency Relief Food Security Orphan Care Education Healthcare Livelihoods

Zakat policy

Accepts Zakat for eligible programs.

Always confirm a charity's current Zakat policy on its own website before giving. 100% of your donation goes to Muslim Aid USA - HalalWallet never takes a cut.

HalalWallet editorial note

Verified against IRS / ProPublica records (EIN 83-2080058). IRS-registered under the legal name "Muslim Response USA For Relief And Development" — the same organization that operates as Muslim Aid USA.

Compare Muslim Aid USA head-to-head

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Transparency score

1/3

Developing transparency

Public Sharia/Zakat policyThe organization publicly states how it handles Zakat and the eight categories of eligible recipients.
HalalWallet verifiedWe confirmed the charity's registration, good standing, active website, and a working donation page.
Independent third-party ratingAn external evaluator (e.g. Charity Navigator, ECOSOC status, or major-foundation grantee) provides outside accountability.