1. Systems For Human Empowerment
Zakat Muslim Community Network
“ Establishing Zakat as a Source of Purification to fight Poverty ”

2. Dear Zakat Donors:
Systems for Human Empowerment (SHE), (co ILM
Foundation), is a 501 c 3 California registered non-
profit organization. SHE’s mission is to “ Teach Life
Skills to Replace Social Ills”. Our list of humanitarian
programs target those most in need in society. SHE
since 1998 has re-allocated nearly $200,000 dollars
worth of Zakat in the Muslim Community. In addition
to individual Zakat donors, SHE has received and
reallocated specific Zakat amounts from Orange
County Islamic Foundation, Islamic Relief, UMMA
Community Clinic, Masjid Ibaadillah, Islamic Center of
Irvine, Islamic Society of Orange County, Islamic
Center of Corona and many others. Our dedicated staff
includes qualified Islamic advisors who ensure your
zakat is distributed according to Islamic guidelines and
principals.
Sincerely,
Executive Management
Systems for Human Empowerment
SHE- Zakat Muslim Community Network

3. Zakat is one of the major religious duties in Islam. Literally,
zakah means to “purify”. It refers to the purification of a
Muslim’s wealth and soul. Wealth purification denotes the
mobilization of assets for the purpose of financial growth
and justified distribution. Purification of the soul implies
freedom from hatred, jealousy, selfishness, uneasiness and
greed. Other Quranic connotations include the purification
of sin. Technically, zakah is a fixed proportion collected
from the surplus wealth and earnings of a Muslim. It is then
distributed to prescribed beneficiaries and for the welfare as
well as the infrastructure of a Muslim society in general.
This contribution is made payable by a Muslim once in
every lunar year (Islamic Calendar/Hijri).
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Systems For Human Empowerment
Zakat Muslim Community Network
“ Establishing Zakat as a Source of Purification to fight Poverty ”

4. Systems for Human Empowerment
CO ILM Foundation
Name
Umar Hakim
310-407-9071
Director, USA
Naim Shah Jr.Director, International
P.O. Box 93789
Pasadena, Ca. 91109
Address
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Zakat Muslim Community Network
GENERAL ZAKAT REQUEST

5. GENRAL ZAKAT REQUEST CONTENTS
• General Zakat Donor letter
• Brief background on Zakat
• Zakat Request & Organization Fact Sheet
• Zakat Muslim Community Network - ZMCN
• Examples of groups supported by ZMCN
• Muslim Inmate Iftar & Eid Support
• Zakat for families, seniors and orphans
• Muslim Women Support
• Zakat Relief Bags Distributions
Systems For Human Empowerment
Zakat Muslim Community Network
“ Establishing Zakat as a Source of Purification to fight Poverty ”

6. ZAKAT MUSLIM COMMUNITY NETWORK
ZMCN is the result of over fifteen years of serving
Muslims community. The network includes Muslims in
need locally, state-wide, nationally and abroad.
It grows annually due to the number of qualified Zakat
recipients provided from Imams, Muslim chaplains,
organizers, parents, teachers, and community members.
ZMCN allocates Zakat only to Muslims (the needy,
working poor, elderly, students, handicap, sick, orphans
and widows) in accordance with Islamic law.
ZMCN is very accessible and respectful to those being
assisted. Zakat funds are also distributed with the utmost
respect and dignity.
Systems For Human Empowerment
Zakat Muslim Community Network
“ Establishing Zakat as a Source of Purification to fight Poverty ”

7. RELIEF BAGS
Distributed in
thousands
Food, hygiene, towels, clothes
HOMELESS & INNMTES
Shelter assistance for
those without a home and
Iftar support
Transportation – rent support
ORPHANS & WIDOWS
Assisting those who lack and
family infrastructure.
Basic necessities support
FAMILIES & ELDERLY
Assisting those who simply
have a legitimate need.
health wellness, shelter support
Systems For Human Empowerment
Zakat Muslim Community Network
“ Establishing Zakat as a Source of Purification to fight Poverty ”
Other categories supported such as the sick and handicapped.

8. MUSLIM INMATE IFTAR – EID SUPPORT
Prophet Muhammad said (saw), “ A town in which a man
sleeps hungry and wakes up in the morning hungry,
looses the promise of protection and safety from Allah.”
Musnad Ahmad Ibn Hanbali
“Across the United States, tens of thousands of Muslims are
practicing their faith behind bars. Islam is most likely to win
American converts there, according to U.S. Muslim leaders, and
the religion has for decades been a regular part of prison
culture”. Source State.com, June 2005
SHE is now enriching the Islamic experience for Muslims
in Prison. The ZMCN has been applauded by several
chaplains in California for providing support to purchase
halal meals for Muslim inmates for Iftar and annual Eid
celebrations..
Systems For Human Empowerment
Zakat Muslim Community Network
“ Establishing Zakat as a Source of Purification to fight Poverty ”

9. ZAKAT FOR FAMILES – SENIORS - ORPHANS
The Quran reminds us, “ And in their wealth and
possessions (remember) the right of the (needy).”
One life event can trigger a number of unexpected
difficulties. Due to the high demand for assistance and
the low supply of providers, thousands Muslims are in
need of a safety net.
ZMCN received formal Zakat request . For each case the
critical need of the recipient was assessed. Zakat funds
were allocated, only after recipients met all the
conditions.
Many recipients were thankful the Zakat Fund was made
accessible though familiar community channels.
Systems For Human Empowerment
Zakat Muslim Community Network
“ Establishing Zakat as a Source of Purification to fight Poverty ”

10. MUSLIM WOMEN SUPPORT
Zakat promotes the welfare of every member of the Muslim
community. Through the ZMCN, SHE receives request to
assist Muslim women. On many occasions their options are
limited and more dire if a single mother. SHE has listened to
stories of Muslim women being strongly persuaded to admit
though untrue of being, mentally ill or addicted to drugs just
to receive some forms of public assistance. ZMCN goal is to
save these women from that reality and preserve their dignity
during this time of need.
Systems For Human Empowerment
Zakat Muslim Community Network
“ Establishing Zakat as a Source of Purification to fight Poverty ”

11. ZAKAT – RELIEF BAG DISTRBUTION
ZMCN is directing a strong stimulus for spiritual
and social development. The diversification of
SHE’s allocation methodology allows qualified
Zakat recipients to be assisted through multiple
channels. SHE’s Zakat relief bags contains food,
clothing, hygiene / first aid kits, towels and other
necessities often greatly appreciated by those
Muslims in need.
Systems For Human Empowerment
Zakat Muslim Community Network
“ Establishing Zakat as a Source of Purification to fight Poverty ”

12. Systems for Human Empowerment
“ Teaching Life Skills to Replace Social Ills”
www.humanitarianday.com