Alhamdulillah, we’ve reached another blessed month of Ramadan.

Ramadan is a time of Qur’an, prayer, fasting and community spirit. It’s also a time which is synonymous with Zakat, with many Muslims choosing to give at this time of the year. That makes Ramadan a particularly busy and exciting time for all of us at NZF. Let’s make 2023 an amazing one, full of worship, self-development and an abundance of blessings.

يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ كُتِبَ عَلَيْكُمُ ٱلصِّيَامُ كَمَا كُتِبَ عَلَى ٱلَّذِينَ مِن قَبْلِكُمْ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَتَّقُونَ

“O you who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you, that you may learn piety and righteousness” (Qur’an 2:183)

May Allah reward you all and accept your fasts and worship this Ramadan. Ameen.

Get yourself Zakat-ready

Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “He who gives food for a fasting person to break his fast, he will receive the same reward as him, except that nothing will be reduced from the fasting persons reward.” (Tirmidhi)

As we approach Ramadan ’23, let’s remember that many Muslims across the country are still struggling with financial hardship and the cost of living crisis.

But we can turn to Zakat as a means to help ease their burden and ensure that everyone in our community has a chance to experience a blessed and fulfilling Ramadan.

By turning to Zakat, we can help provide crucial support to those in desperate circumstances and make a positive impact in the lives of our fellow Muslims. Let’s come together and make a difference this Ramadan ’23.

While there’s no obligation to give your Zakat during Ramadan (unless that’s when your Zakat anniversary is), many choose to give some or all their Zakat during the blessed month. It is in fact encouraged to give during Ramadan in the Sunnah.