The Refugee Zakat Fund managed by UNHCR is a reliable, compliant, and efficient distributor of Zakat funds. It undergoes thorough governance and oversight procedures, guaranteeing transparency throughout the process of Zakat collection and distribution. Prior to its establishment, UNHCR consulted numerous prominent Islamic scholars and fatwa institutions worldwide. To date, it has received 17 fatwas from 16 Islamic institutions globally.

The 17^th fatwa was received in June by The North American Imams Fellow (NAIF), which recognized UNHCR as suitable for collecting and distributing Zakat funds from North American Muslims and to refugees globally, with specific conditions such as the 100% distribution policy.

Established in 2004, the North American Imams Fellow (NAIF) represents a cooperative entity of Islamic leaders serving the multifaceted Muslim communities across North America. The Fellow acts as a unified platform for Imams and chaplains, a pivotal resource, and a point of reference for North American Muslims, governmental bodies, and media channels.