In the atmosphere generated after September 11th, 2001 it became almost impossible for Muslim communities in the USA to bring Imams and Islamic teachers from overseas for their Masajid or Islamic schools. In order to respond to the growing needs of our community, The Zakat Foundation decided to help American students with full scholarships for study to become imams, chaplains or Islamic teachers.

At The Zakat Foundation we see it as our responsibility to ensure that our national community is maintained with good leaders.  Our goal is not to promote any school of thought or political agenda, it is simply to make sure that as the community grows and more people come to Islam that well-trained leaders will be available to meet the needs of our ever-changing ummah.

Qualifications to get this aid included that the student must study here in the USA at the Islamic American University or a similarly prestigious institution. We firmly believe that this is essential for the sake of the Muslim-American community as well as the general well being of our nation as a whole.  We need well-trained imams, chaplains and Islamic teachers who have a great understanding of religion and convey it to the larger community.

Please contribute to this fund today; your donation will ensure the solid future of the Muslim-American community.