“Zakah is for the poor and for the needy, and for those employed to collect [zakah] and for bringing hearts together, and for freeing captives, and for those in debt and for the cause of Allah and for the traveler – an obligation by Allah . And Allah is Knowing and Wise.”
– Surah Al Tawbah, verse 60.
– Surah Al Tawbah, verse 60.
Our new Takaful and Funeral Director is Muhammad Kabir Yusuf.
His Takaful office hours are:
MIA collects Zakat and Fitra; one method of distributing those funds is to provide short-term, direct financial assistance to persons in need. This is in keeping with MIA Constitution to alleviate poverty. Assistance is only available to people living in Manitoba.
If you need short-term financial assistance, please submit the application form along with all of the required documentation. If you need help with the application or have any questions, please call 204-256-1347 or email takaful@miaonline.org
TYPES OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED:
- The Applicant may apply for up to three different categories of need for up to three months in a calendar year, depending on eligibility
- Needs are assessed using a Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) approved fair market assessment and the amount awarded cannot exceed the monthly amount allowed through that approved measurement
- All funds are provided directly to the Applicant and qualify as income according to the CRA, so the funds need to be declared as income when filing Income Tax
| Type of Need | Maximum Funding Limit Per Application |
|---|---|
| Rent | $1,000 |
| Utilities | $200 |
| Food | $300 |
| Clothing | $300 |
| Transportation | Limited to One Monthly Bus Pass Amount |
| Other | Must qualify as a basic need and not exceed amount allowed by CRA measurement |
Not included as basic necessities:
- Debt (Including credit cards, loans, missed payments, etc.)
- School Costs
- National or International Travel
- Large Expenses (As limits are determined by CRA Guidelines)
Required Accompanying Documents (can be uploaded during application):
- Copy of a Photo ID
- Copy of Manitoba Health Card
- Bank Statement (last 3 months)
- Last 2 months paystubs (if employed)
- Copy of Rental/Lease Agreement, if applicable
- Information on other sources of income (May include income from household earners)
- Documented proof of need for special/extraordinary circumstance (ex. Disability/Medical Report), if applicable
- Letter of Explanation (Must write in detail, explaining current situation, financial need, and reason(s) for seeking assistance)
- At least 2 References from community members, organizations or professionals familiar with the Applicant’s situation
Please do not send original documents as they will not be returned.