Membership Guidelines & Household Rules Framework
Geographic Scope
Currently open to Muslim permanent residents and citizens residing in the United States & Canada. Proof of local residency is required during household verification.
Waiting Period
A standard 30-day waiting period applies from the date of administrative approval for natural causes to protect the community fund from adverse selection.
Household Limits
Each primary member may register up to 10 verified dependents (spouse, unmarried children, or dependent parents) under their household profile.
1. Eligible Household Dependents
- Spouse: Legally or religiously married spouse cohabiting in the registered primary household.
- Unmarried Children: Biological, legally adopted, or foster children under 25 years of age who reside in the household or are enrolled in full-time education.
- Dependent Parents: Elderly or dependent parents of the primary member or spouse residing in North America under their care.
2. Maximum Assistance Disbursal Cap
The mutual-aid fund covers authorized basic Janazah expenses up to a maximum cap of $7,500 per case directly with providers. Covered services:
Ritual washing (Ghusl) & Shroud (Kafan)
Transportation & mortuary handling
Cemetery plot & grave opening/closing
Official burial permits & death registration fees
3. Program Exclusions & Ineligibility
- Natural deaths occurring prior to the completion of the 30-day waiting period.
- Individuals who were not explicitly registered as verified dependents in the member’s household.
- Households with delinquent, unfulfilled contribution assessments exceeding 60 days.
- Repatriation of remains outside of North America (assistance is dedicated to local Sunnah cemetery burial).
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