{"id":97390,"date":"2025-03-06T12:14:32","date_gmt":"2025-03-06T20:14:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog?p=97390"},"modified":"2026-02-05T01:37:04","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T09:37:04","slug":"muslim-charities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/muslim-charities","title":{"rendered":"10 Muslim Charities to Trust with Your Zakat this Ramadan"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re overwhelmed by the number of Muslim charities and wondering which one you should give zakat to this Ramadan<\/span><\/a>, I’m here to help. <\/span>In this article, I\u2019ll list the top 10<\/strong> most trustworthy Islamic charity organizations accepting zakat \u2013 and using it to make a profound impact.<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/a>Top 10 Trustworthy Muslim Charities to Donate Zakat to During Ramadan<\/h2>\n

More than <\/span>9.2 million<\/span><\/a> people across 33 countries have already benefited from zakat and sadaqah since 2017.<\/span><\/p>\n

Check out these top 10 Islamic charity organizations using Donorbox to make it easy for the ummah to give zakat during the Holy Month<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>1. Qalam Institute<\/h3>\n

Qalam Institute<\/a> is an Islamic educational facility and masjid based in Texas.<\/p>\n

Since 2009, Qalam has been providing access to Islamic knowledge through workshops, seminars, online programs, and more.<\/p>\n

It has also established the Qalam Seminary<\/a>, which strives to create educated Muslims and community leaders through education, spiritual development, and fellowship.<\/p>\n

By donating zakat to this Muslim charity, you’ll help support and sponsor accepted Seminary students eligible to receive zakat. Qalam doesn\u2019t use zakat for operational or institutional costs \u2013 instead, your zakat will allow deserving students to earn an Islamic education. Zakat funds are also distributed to vetted and approved relief organizations.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

See how<\/a> Qalam uses Donorbox\u2019s powerful multi-step donation form<\/a> to help Muslims give zakat faithfully online:<\/p>\n

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Accept Zakat with Donorbox<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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<\/a>2. Islamic Ummah Relief<\/h3>\n

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Islamic Ummah Relief<\/a> (IUR) is an Islamic charity organization that has helped provide relief for more than 300,000<\/strong> beneficiaries. This Muslim charity focuses on humanitarian and relief activities in the U.S., Ghana, Nigeria, Niger, and Uganda by creating long-term developmental programs.<\/p>\n

Their focus areas include:<\/p>\n