Is Muslim Hands Canada Zakat-eligible?

Yes. Muslim Hands Canada accepts Zakat and directs it to recipients within the eight Quranic categories (asnaf). Publishes a dedicated Zakat page explaining eligibility (nisab) and Zakat handling. Source: muslimhands.ca/appeals/zakat

Is Muslim Hands Canada a legitimate charity?

Muslim Hands Canada, founded in 2015, is a CRA-registered Canadian charity (Registration No. 811264985RR0001), which means it can issue official donation receipts and files annual T3010 returns. You can independently verify its registration and filings on the CRA List of Charities, linked on this page.

Do I get a Canadian tax receipt for donating to Muslim Hands Canada?

Yes. As a CRA-registered charity (Registration No. 811264985RR0001), Muslim Hands Canada can issue official donation receipts, which qualify for the federal and provincial charitable donation tax credits on your Canadian return. Zakat given to a registered charity is treated the same as any other donation for tax purposes.

Does HalalWallet take a cut if I donate to Muslim Hands Canada?

No. Your donation — including Zakat — goes to Muslim Hands Canada 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.

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Q: What countries does Muslim Hands Canada work in?

Muslim Hands Canada runs programs in Programs in 50+ countries through the Muslim Hands international network (est. UK, 1993).

Mississauga, ON Global (50+ countries)Founded 2015 Zakat-eligible

2/3Strong transparency

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Should you give your Zakat to Muslim Hands Canada?

Muslim Hands Canada scores 2/3 on HalalWallet's transparency scale and is Zakat-eligible. An international aid agency and NGO working globally to help those affected by natural disasters, conflict, and poverty — beyond immediate relief to long-term support.

About Muslim Hands Canada

Muslim Hands Canada (Mississauga, ON) was incorporated as an independent Canadian entity in October 2015 and is part of the Muslim Hands international network founded in the UK in 1993, working in over 50 countries. It is CRA-registered and publishes a dedicated Zakat page covering eligibility and distribution. International delivery runs through affiliated Muslim Hands organizations.

Where they work: Programs in 50+ countries through the Muslim Hands international network (est. UK, 1993)

Canada

Causes & programs

Emergency Relief Food Security Water & Sanitation Education Orphan Care Livelihoods

Zakat policy

Published Zakat guidance

Publishes a dedicated Zakat page explaining eligibility (nisab) and Zakat handling. Source: muslimhands.ca/appeals/zakat

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

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Transparency score

2/3

Strong 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.