Sadaqa Jariyah/Perpetual Charity
Zakat Foundation’s Development/Sadaqa Jariyah Program focuses on efforts that empower communities to lift themselves out of poverty.
Sadaqa Jariyah is an Islamic charitable tradition in which donors contribute to the creation or support of a service that will continue to benefit people over time. This not only ensures long-term benefits for those who receive it, but also perpetual rewards for those who support it, long after the donor passes away.
Zakat Foundation's Development / Sadaqa Jariyah Program unites the two concepts in pursuit of sustainable development. Sustainable development is the essence of Zakat in Islam, as the principles of Zakat affirm the essential right to a dignified life for all.
Focusing on sustainable development, Zakat Foundation ensures self-reliance and decreases community dependence on outside aid. Zakat Foundation believes that without sustainable development there is no progress.
Development/Sadaqa Jariyah Programs
Food & Water
Zakat Foundation addresses the roots causes of poverty through long-term solutions that ensure permanent access to nutritious food and clean water. learn more »
Education & Skill Training
Zakat Foundation believes that education catalyzes change as it provides the information and skills needed to ensure permanent access to the basic rights of food, water, shelter, health, work and… learn more »
Healthcare & Nutrition
Zakat Foundation promotes equal access to basic healthcare services so that men and women will be healthy enough to support their families and so that children can thrive and attend… learn more »
Construction & Renovation
Zakat Foundation uses local resources to establish buildings that offer services that address the needs of the community, support wholesome development, and are appropriate for their environments. learn more »
Microcredit
Microcredit is the extension of small, interest-free loans to those in poverty to facilitate entrepreneurial efforts. Microcredit is a tool for socioeconomic development. learn more »
Zakat Foundation of America, a Muslim charity that collects zakat, sadaqa / donations to provide humanitarian, emergency relief and sustainable development programs to empower lives throughout the world. We offer top Zakat resources including The Zakat Handbook: A Practical Guide for Muslims in the West, Zakat kit, ask an Imam feature, and you can calculate and pay zakat through our easy, online calculator.
Current Development Campaigns
Water is Only 6 Miles Away
On any morning in Africa, one can find people walking with…
Water Scarcity in Africa
According to World Health Organization (WHO), the impact…
In Afghanistan We Must Help Build the Future
Zakat Foundation continues its campaign to promote access…
A New Hope in Education: SUSA
In recent months the media has dedicated endless reports…
Women’s Yam Cooperative
Zakat Foundation of America (ZF) Representative to Africa,…
Safe House for Refugee Women
An alarming number of refugee women from Somalia, Ethiopia…
Backpack Distribution Program - Palestinian
Every summer, thousands of children in Palestinian refugee…
Projeto Anchieta Sustainable School
In early 2009 Zakat Foundation partnered with PAL (Permacultura…
Cataract Operations
Beyond emergency relief, Zakat Foundation is also supporting…
Health Services in Bangladesh
The Mother & Child Outdoor Healthcare Clinic in the Rahbari…
Women’s Sewing School
While Ghana is one of the most economically stable African…
Rumi International School
Rumi School was initially founded in 1996, but funds quickly…
Al-Rahma Free Medical Clinic
As the southern part of Lebanon still recovers from the…