Pillars Fund Pillars Fund Pillars Fund is a grant-making organization and Muslim community foundation named in reference to the five pillars of Islam, the third of which is Zakat. Founded in 2010 in the mold of United Way and Jewish Federations of North America, and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Pillars is focused on funding secular non-profit programs supporting American Muslims in media, public relations, and leadership development. It is one of the largest funders of Muslim issues in the United States. Pillars Fund is governed by a Board of Advisors, many of whom are prominent American Muslims. The organization makes particular effort
Islam in Namibia in South Africa and in many Islamic states. NIHA was established in 2001 and before known as the "Namibia Halaal Slaughterers Association". It certifies food outlets in the country. Islam in Namibia Namibia is home to a small but growing Muslim community. While in 2009 insiders estimated the number of Muslims to be between 3,000 and 5,000 people, in 2011 it was estimated to be 9,000 Muslims, many of whom are Nama. Islam along with Judaism, Buddhism, and the Baha'i Faith, which make up the largest minority religions in Namibia, but combined account for less than 1% of the population