Connecting local Zakat to local need.
Assalamualaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu
As the CEO of the National Zakat Foundation (NZF), it is my honour to present our organisation to you. NZF is a globally recognised Islamic organisation dedicated to the responsible collection and equitable distribution of zakat and sadaqah funds within our local communities. Our mission is to ensure these vital resources reach eligible individuals and families, providing them with the support they need to navigate life’s challenges.
Since our establishment in New Zealand in 2022, we have been guided by the core principles of compassion, equity, and social justice. We aim to foster a society where every Muslim can access the resources necessary to thrive regardless of their background or circumstances. We believe no one should be left behind, and it is our duty to ensure that the distribution of wealth and support reflects these values.
Through NZF, we offer critical assistance in the form of financial services, focusing on essential needs. Our collaborative efforts with local service partners across New Zealand allow us to provide targeted support in key areas such as Health, Employment, Family, Education, Housing, Refugee Resettlement, and Advocacy. Together, we work to create a future where every individual is empowered to live with dignity and opportunity.
I invite you to join us on this journey of meaningful impact, as we continue to build a stronger, more just community for all.
JazakhAllah Khair
in society as a source of prosperity, compassion, and harmony for all.
By fostering a sense of collective responsibility, we envision a future where the values of Islam contribute to a more just, inclusive, and prosperous society
across the entire New Zealand community reaching both the North and South Islands, in a way that is truly transformative.
We are committed to ensuring that Zakat is not merely a form of financial assistance but a powerful tool for uplifting individuals, strengthening communities, and addressing systemic challenges nationwide
Our work covers six core areas that together form an end-to-end service for the Muslim community in New Zealand with respect to Zakat.
Collection
Providing the Muslim community with the most effective and accurate means of calculating Zakat.
Distribution
To efficiently and effectively distribute Zakat and Sadaqah funds to deserving members of the Muslim community in New Zealand.
Awareness
Raising awareness about the obligation of paying Zakat, its great importance in empowering the Muslim community and the urgent need for Zakat distribution in New Zealand.
Education
Providing the Muslim community with easily accessible knowledge about Zakat and the means to help implement it accurately.
Calculation
Providing the Muslim community with the most effective and accurate means of calculating Zakat
Advocacy
We help empower and strengthen our local Muslim communities through Zakat.
Board of Trustees
Dawud Bahadur, Ishrar Mohammed
Board of Directors
Tasleem Ali, Dawud Bahadur, Tasneem Mohammed
Shariah Board
Dr Shaykh Farid Ali (Chief Shariah Advisor), Shaykh Mouaz Abed, Shaykh Ziyaul Haque
Operations Team
Administration
Faaiza Khan, Naznee Khan, Taskeen Fatima
Client Services
Halima Doodwalla, Dr Nida Anwer, Sameera Amoodi
Contractors
Shameer Mohammed, Asad Ali
Digital Systems
Faizev Hussein, Nurudeen Fashola
Events
Zahra Tahir, Mohammad Aman Memon, Mohsin Ali, Soraya Sahabodien, Tasneem Mohammed
Finance
Jessicah Putai, Fazilat Buksh, Maroof Beg, Zain Altaf
Human Resources
Hebah Bahadur, Daphne Li
IT Services
Darren Chin, Aaqil Ali
Learning & Development
Safia Sabbir, Fatimah Muhammad
Legal & Policy
Sara Ahmad
Marketing
Zainab Mustafa, Aamina Nalim, Aliyyah Shah, Amber Gagan, Sumaiya Zakir
Quality Assurance
Neeha Hussein, Riaz Buksh
Special Projects
Jumly Sheriff, Najib Jutt