Zakat Committee Report

November 20, 2022

Appointed by the Executive Committee (EC) of the Islamic Center of Long Island (ICLI), the Zakat Committee comprises of BOT, EC and general body members. The committee meets on the last Monday of each month.

Applications are accepted from needy individuals residing in NYC, Nassau, Suffolk and other counties in New York State. Priority is given to people living near ICLI and surrounding neighborhoods. Each application is thoroughly reviewed by the committee and appropriate dollar amounts are distributed. The committee helps applicants based on their needs and according to Quranic Guidance. The committee also ensures compliance with Federal, State and local governments regulations for nonprofit organizations.

Alhamdulillah, during the past year, Zakat Committee, with the help of Memoranda of Understanding/Agreement (MOU/MOA) validated all documents from organization in need of Zakat funds and disbursed $120,000.

The Zakat Committee has reviewed close to 620 applications during the last year and disbursed $210,000 dollars to various applicants.

The committee has also disbursed Sadaqatul Fitr in the amount of $32K to those in need before Eid-Ul -Fitr The Zakat Committee would like to thank all ICLI community members for fulfilling their religious obligations through ICLI.

HABEEBUDDIN MOHAMMED CHAIR OF ZAKAT COMMITTEE