As an Islamic institution, the Islamic Society of Baltimore supports the local community by collecting and disbursing Zakat to in-need Muslim community members. As part of this amaana (trust), ISB has partnered with Human Appeal Domestic Programs to manage the Zakat Program.
ISB remains responsible for the collection and disbursement of your Zakat, while HU ensures timely and consistent assistance and social services to our community.
How Much Zakat Do I Owe?
Zakat is payable at 2.5% of the wealth one possesses above the nisab.
*The Nisab established by Prophet SAWS was 20 gold dinars (87.48 gm) or 200 silver dirhams (612.36 gm). The scholars have given fatwas regarding the permissibility of using either one. Depending upon which standard you use, your Nisab threshold will be higher or lower.
Calculate your Zakat obligation!
Giving Zakat
Zakat al-Maal – can be submitted to ISB in the form of cash, check or online payment.
Zakah al-Fitr – can be given to ISB in the form of cash, check or online payment.
Applying for Zakat
** NOTE: Zakat al-Maal applications processing will be delayed during Ramadan, with emergency needs prioritized **
Applications may only be submitted in-person at the ISB Office through our new submission process. Hours are Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM; and Saturday – Sunday, 9 AM – 1 PM. Any downloaded/hand-filled paper copies will no longer be accepted.
Zakat al-Maal is given throughout the year, can be provided in larger amounts to cover expenses like rent or medical bills, but it requires more documentation and time to qualify.
Zakat al-Fitr is only given during Ramadan, is a set amount per person in a family, and requires less documentation and time to apply.
All applications must be complete in order to be processed by Human Appeal and ISB.