Every year, students from our Carbondale community reach out for help—seeking financial support to continue their education and achieve their dreams. While we’ve always tried to assist through individual efforts and community donations, the process can become overwhelming and inconsistent.

The Carbondale Legacy Fund, established in partnership with A Continuous Charity (ACC), creates a sustainable and structured way to support our local students through Qard Hasan (interest-free, riba-free) educational loans. This fund ensures that our students receive dignified, transparent, and faith-based support—so they can pursue higher education without the burden of interest or debt that displeases Allah ﷻ.

Rooted in Sunnah

And the Prophet ﷺ said:

“When a person dies, all his deeds come to an end except three: ongoing charity, beneficial knowledge, or a righteous child who prays for him.”
— Sahih Muslim

By contributing to this fund, you are investing in all three—charity that continues, knowledge that benefits, and youth who will one day uplift the Ummah.

How You Can Help

Your Sadaqah and Zakat donations directly support Muslim students from Carbondale, Illinois, allowing them to study with peace of mind and live their values without compromise.

Together, we can build a legacy of education, empowerment, and faith—one student at a time.

Donate today and help us create a future where every Carbondale student can say:

“I achieved my dreams without riba, and with the support of my community.”