Support
The Khalil Center offers a variety of counseling services to serve the growing mental health needs of our Muslim communities – all inspired by the Qur’an, Sunnah, and the Islamic spiritual sciences (tazkiyah/tasawwuf) and current offer the following therapy services:
- Individual Counseling
- Marital Counseling
- Family Counseling
- Both Psychotherapy and psychiatric services are available.
An appointment is necessary, Click Here to book an appointment today.
For all other inquiries and questions please reach out to the Khalil Center via phone or email:
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Guidance, Support, and Healing—Here for You
If you are struggling and need to talk with our Religious Director for spiritual, relationship, or emotional support, please contact our staff for short-term guidance. For extended counseling, we can refer you to a licensed Muslim or otherwise culturally competent therapist or counselor to fit your particular situation. Please email the center at info@islamiccenter.com for an appointment or referral, or fill out our contact form below.
Zakat
The Zakat Committee was created to provide limited financial aid to assist community members who need temporary support. The committee also provides guidance with special cases as needed.
What is Zakat?
Zakat is different than charity, which is encouraged at any time and is voluntary. Zakat is an obligatory annual payment to help those in need. An important Islamic principle is that all things belong to God and that one’s wealth is held in trust. Our possessions are purified by setting aside a portion for those in need. Each Muslim calculates his or her own zakat individually and typically contributes an annual payment of two and a half percent of one’s net capital.
Funding for the Islamic Center’s Zakat Program comes from the Center’s Zakat contributions and other contributions from individuals.
The Islamic Center’s Zakat Program provides three forms of assistance on the first three Fridays of each month:
- Food Coupons This $15 coupon allows individuals to purchase groceries from designated grocery stores.
- Rental Assistance To qualify for this program, the beneficiary must fill out an application and submit supporting documents, such as identification, rental agreement, and three days’ notice to pay rent. The amount paid is a partial amount paid directly to the landlord, which an individual can utilize once a year.
- Utility Assistance The applicant must bring his/her utility bill which shows the amount due in the delinquent stage, and identification must match the same address on the utility bill.
How Do I Apply for Zakat?
Fill out a Zakat Request Form and submit it prior to 1 p.m. on Fridays to be considered for that Friday’s Zakat distribution. Qualification for assistance is determined by the committee after reviewing the applications and conducting a private interview. The committee meets after Jumma prayer every Friday except the last Friday of the month. Interviews and distributions will be made following prayers, and zakat applicants are asked to wait in the lobby.
