Muslim Welfare Canada
Independently reviewed by HalalWallet · Last reviewed July 2026
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Should you give your Zakat to Muslim Welfare Canada?
Muslim Welfare Canada scores 3/3 on HalalWallet's transparency scale and is Zakat-eligible. Serving the social, educational, and economic needs of communities across Canada irrespective of religion, nationality, caste, or creed — 'Service to Humanity is service to Allah.'
About Muslim Welfare Canada
Muslim Welfare Canada (formerly Muslim Welfare Centre of Toronto; Scarborough, ON) was incorporated in March 1994 and has grown into one of Canada's most established Muslim social-service charities: halal food banks, a women's shelter (Muslim Welfare Home), free medical clinics, Meals on Wheels, and programs like Malvern Eats in Toronto's priority neighbourhoods. Charity Intelligence Canada rates it 2/5 stars, and its audited financial statements are published on its website.
Where they work: Greater Toronto Area and communities across Canada, with some international projects
Causes & programs
Zakat policy
Published Zakat guidance
Publishes a dedicated Zakat page explaining eligibility (nisab) and the eight Quranic categories. Source: mwcanada.org/zakat
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