"So, surely with hardship comes ease."
Quran | 94:5
At Muslim Legal Fund of America, we are a part of that promised ease—your reliable guide and unwavering friend when you face legal complexities at the highest level of law in the land. We are the legal retainer for Muslims in America.
Our commitment to justice and mercy will never waver for Muslims in America who are unfairly targeted or detained.
Seeking forgiveness reminds us to challenge unjust systems and advocate for policies that uphold the dignity and worth of every individual.
Striving for freedom reminds us of our collective hope to break the chains of discrimination.
Mercy, Forgiveness, and Freedom from Hardship
We honor each sacred phase of the Ramadan—just as we recognize the essential stages our communities must navigate on the path toward true freedom.
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Our Ramadan reflection cards are updated weekly. Check back regularly to continue your journey of reflection.
Steps to Justice: Stories of Impact
A kind and devout Muslim, our client came to the U.S. over 30 years ago for his studies, building a life, career, and family. His path to lawful permanent residency was abruptly halted when USCIS accused him of supporting terrorism.
Imagine waking up one day to find out you can no longer board a plane—not because of any crime, but because your name has been placed on the No Fly list without explanation.
Freedom can be taken away if we are not diligent in protecting it. MLFA’s Criminal Defense Department defends those like 68-year-old Mr. Wadi, whose freedom was unjustly taken from him and his family.
Imagine working tirelessly toward a scholarship—one that could open doors to a promising future—only to be denied, not because of your qualifications, but because of where your family is from.
For decades, Client #2 dreamed of becoming a U.S. citizen. He patiently waited to immigrate with his family, even delaying marriage to avoid complicating the visa process. When he finally arrived nearly 25 years ago, he returned home briefly to marry and start his own family.
When a young woman applied for U.S. immigration status, she never imagined that her husband's background would become a barrier to her own future
MLFA the Legal Retainer for Muslims in America
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In the face of Bill 9495—a measure that poses a serious threat to the stability of countless Muslim nonprofit organizations—we are doubling down on our commitment to safeguard Muslim nonprofits by expanding and fortifying MLFA’s Federal Nonprofit Governance Fund.
This fund provides Muslim nonprofits with our expert-led Governance-Risk-Compliance (GRC) screenings, bylaws reviews, and legal clinics designed to bolster integrity and reduce unwarranted scrutiny. It also offers training—via Continuing Learning Education (CLE) courses, webinars, and workshops—that promotes ethical decision-making, transparency, and equitable participation.
Your support of this fund empowers our beloved Muslim American nonprofits to operate confidently within legal parameters and continue making meaningful contributions to society.
“The Charities are only for the extremely poor, the one with no supporting sources, those employed to collect the funds, and to attract the hearts of those who have been inclined (towards Islam); and for freeing the captives; and for those in debt, and for Allah’s cause, and for the wayfarer…” Quran | 9:60
We protect the legal rights of Muslims in America who face discrimination, unjust prosecutions, or violations of their civil liberties. In line with the Qur’anic provision, our work is recognized as being “for Allah’s cause,” as it safeguards the dignity and well-being of the Muslim community. Through our top-tier expert pro bono legal defense and protection, we uphold justice—a core Islamic value.
Rest assured your gift is exclusively allocated where every zakat contribution is used responsibly to advance our core initiatives: providing expert legal defense in high-stakes federal criminal, civil, and immigration cases. It is often recommended to distribute zakat among eligible categories, including “for Allah’s cause.” We invite you to consider MLFA as part of that commitment.
The MLFA Justice Fund is our unrestricted resource, fueling the breadth of our mission to defend Muslim Americans and uphold their constitutional rights at the highest level of law in the land. Because these funds aren’t tied to a single program, they give us the strength and flexibility to respond where we’re needed most—whether it’s countering Islamophobia in the courtroom, navigating an unfriendly Congress, or challenging a legal system that too often dismisses critical issues under the guise of “national security.”
Your support builds a robust legal team, conducts strategic advocacy, and protects the freedoms of Muslims across the nation.