Zakat Fund

Application Process

1. Obtain Application Form
- Available on-site at ISCV masjid (708 Pine St.)
- Available online at charlottesvillemasjid.com
- Assistance provided for non-English speakers or those with writing difficulties

2. Complete Application
- Complete and sign the Zakah Application Form (Appendix 1) in full
- Provide all necessary supporting documentation for verification
- Applicant must sign the form themselves (not another party)

3. Supporting Documentation Required
- All applications must include complete supporting documents
- Applications without all required documents will be excluded from consideration
- ZFC may request additional documentation if needed

4. Submit Application
- Submit to any authorized person:
- ZFC members
- ISCV board members
- ISCV manager
- Mosque imam
- Community members may submit forms on behalf of applicants
- Forms not collected by ZFC members must be handed to ZFC within two days

5. ZFC Review
- All ZFC members review completed applications within one week of receipt
- ZFC may question veracity of documentation and request additional evidence

6. Decision and Approval
- ZFC must unanimously agree on approval/rejection and disbursement amount (up to $1,000)
- For 2:1 votes, application goes to ISCV board for decision
- Applications over $1,000 require ISCV board decision after ZFC recommendation
- ZFC members sign application after decision
- Rejected applications documented with reason for rejection

7. Disbursement
- Treasurer issues check in beneficiary's name (e.g., landlord, hospital)
- Check directly issued to entity owed the debt when possible
- All checks require authorized ISCV signatures
- Carbon copy stapled to application and filed for 10 years

Important Notes: