Giving Form

Where your Zakat goes

Your Zakat supports eligible students only, helping them maintain access to education during financial hardship.

  • Eligibility verified through documented need

  • Zakat funds tracked separately from other donations

  • 100% of Zakat is allocated to eligible students

  • Operational costs are covered by ASAI.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Islamic Giving lets supporters give through options like Zakat, Sadaqa, and Zakat al Fitr, with a focus on helping students access higher education

  • Zakat is an obligatory form of giving for eligible Muslims, while Sadaqa is voluntary charity given at any amount.

  • ASAI’s Zakat program is described as allocating Zakat donations to help students gain access to quality university education and succeed academically.

  • ASAI’s Sadaqa program is described as directly assisting low income students by providing financial support to access higher education and improve prospects.

  • Yes. Your payment processor typically sends an email confirmation for your records.

  • Yes. Choose the relevant giving option when donating so your gift is counted toward that program. 

  • If you are a US taxpayer, donations to a 501(c)(3) may be tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. ASAI EIN is 20-8113798

  • For religious rulings, consult a qualified scholar. For questions about how ASAI routes and records your gift, email info@arabstudentaid.org.