Najam Institute was founded in 2012 by Mufti Mohammed Samir Wahid with intention to serve the Muslim community at large in America and around the world.Najam Institute is a non-profit organization who provides aid locally and internationally.
Najam Zakat was created to help students of universities and Islamic Schools pay their tuition with Zakat funds as long as they are eligible to receive Zakat.
Our Najam Zakat branch is lead by Shaykh Omar Baig: Who completed his Alimiyyah course from Darul Uloom Canada in 2013. He then went on to study Iftaa from Darul Uloom Bury from 2013 to 2014. Shaykh Omar Baig has completed a Bachelors degree in Islamic Law from Madinah University from 2015 to 2019. Currently, he is attending INCEIF University and perusing his Executive Master's degree Islamic finance.
We empower underprivileged students, by utilizing Zakat to provide access to quality Islamic education, essential resources, and mentorship. We do this by removing financial barriers that hinder their ability to pursue knowledge, enabling them to focus on memorizing the Quran and gaining Islamic scholarship.
We aim to create a future where every aspiring student of knowledge, regardless of their socioeconomic background, has the opportunity to memorize the Quran, gain Islamic scholarship, and contribute to their community. Our goal is to strengthen the fabric of our ummah and preserve the legacy of Quranic and Islamic learning for generations to come.
We strive to provide psychological support and spiritual guidance to students living in challenging circumstances, enabling them to reach their full potential. Through our ongoing Zakat-supported projects, we offer financial assistance to students from underprivileged communities, including orphans and refugees.
Additionally, our Zakat Policy was reviewed and approved by the following scholars:
