Free counselling for Muslims in financial hardship
Zakat-funded, dignified, and confidential, because cost should never keep a Muslim from getting help.
In short: Through our Financial Assistance Program, eligible Muslims in Canada receive free or low-cost 50-minute counselling sessions, up to 8 free sessions, funded through Zakat donations. Canadian Muslim Counselling is Zakat-eligible, recognized by the Canadian Council of Imams and AMJA.
Who qualifies
- You are a resident of Canada
- You are Muslim and meet financial assistance criteria
- You can complete a detailed application form and provide supporting documentation
While we approach every applicant with compassion and respect, we also have a responsibility to ensure Zakat funds are distributed appropriately and in accordance with Islamic guidelines, that's why documentation is required.
How it works
Apply
Complete the application form with supporting documentation. It's reviewed confidentially by our team.
We verify & match
Once eligibility is confirmed, our care team matches you with the right Muslim counsellor, the same matching every client gets.
Begin healing
Start with a free 15-minute consultation, then up to 8 free 50-minute sessions with your counsellor.
Free counselling questions
You must be a resident of Canada, be Muslim, and meet financial assistance criteria. Applicants complete a detailed application form and provide supporting documentation so Zakat funds are distributed in accordance with Islamic guidelines.
Eligible clients can receive free or low-cost 50-minute sessions, up to 8 free sessions after your initial consultation.
The program is funded in part through Zakat donations. Canadian Muslim Counselling is Zakat-eligible, recognized by the Canadian Council of Imams and the Assembly of Muslim Jurists of America, with allocation overseen by a board of three qualified Imams.
Yes. Your application is reviewed with compassion and respect, and all information is handled under the same confidentiality standards as our clinical services.
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This program exists because people give their Zakat and Sadaqah here. Every donation funds real sessions for real people.
Zakat-compliant Muslim counselling across Canada
Recognized by the Canadian Council of Imams and the Assembly of Muslim Jurists of America, with allocation overseen by a board of qualified Imams.
In short: Canadian Muslim Counselling is an established Zakat-eligible non-profit. Zakat donations are strictly allocated, under the oversight of three qualified Imams, to Muslims in Canada who are poor and in need, funding critical mental health support through our Financial Assistance Program.
CMC is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing essential Muslim mental health services to Muslims across Canada who are unable to afford such support. We are an established Zakat-eligible Islamic counselling organization, recognized by the Canadian Council of Imams and the Assembly of Muslim Jurists of America.
Our Zakat allocation is managed by a team of three qualified and experienced Imams serving as board members, Imam Omar Patel, Mufti Abrar Ahmed Koya, and Mufti Abdulhai Patel, ensuring precision and thoroughness in the allocation of Zakat funds, strictly adhering to Zakat rules.
Allocation of Zakat funds
Funds directly support individuals experiencing financial hardship and those in need of Muslim counselling services. Eligible Zakat recipients access these funds through our Financial Assistance Program; recipients verify that they are Muslim and meet Zakat eligibility criteria.
We serve many clients who feel unsupported by conventional Western-based resources and disconnected from their Muslim identity. By providing support rooted in Islamic principles, we offer culturally and spiritually grounded care that strengthens both their Iman and overall well-being.
Through a Wakalah Zakat Contract, individuals entrust us and grant us authority to manage and distribute their Zakat funds in accordance with Islamic guidelines.
Verification of Zakat eligibility
While we approach all applicants with compassion and respect, we recognise our responsibility to ensure Zakat funds are distributed appropriately and in accordance with Islamic guidelines. Applicants to our Financial Assistance Program complete a detailed application form and provide supporting documentation.