How Your Zakat Helped Amina Feed Her Children and Restore Her Dignity
Amina, a single mother of four, was already living on the edge during term time, but somehow, she managed. Free school breakfasts and dinners meant she only had to worry about one proper meal and a small snack each day for her children.
But when the summer holidays arrived, it was a whole different story.
With school closed for six weeks, Amina suddenly had to find a way to feed all four of her children three times a day. Her weekly income simply couldn’t stretch that far. The pressure mounted quickly, and Amina found herself filled with dread.
She tried everything—shopping late for discounted food, walking everywhere to save on bus fares, cutting back on other essentials and even skipping meals herself—but it wasn’t enough. Amina couldn’t bear to see her children go to bed hungry, and the stress began affecting her mental health. She felt overwhelmed, isolated, and ashamed that she couldn’t provide for her children—until she heard about NZF through a friend at the local mosque.
When Amina reached out to NZF, she received Zakat support that enabled her to buy food, essentials, and give her children a summer free from hunger and worry.
“I cried when I got the help. For the first time in months, I could breathe. I could feed my children without fear. I make dua for everyone who gives Zakat and helps mums like me. It’s more than just money, it gave me strength, dignity, and peace of mind.”
Amina is happy knowing that her community stood by her when she needed it most. Your Zakat didn’t just feed her children; it reminded her she wasn’t alone in her time of need.
Based on a true story. Names have been changed and stock images have been used to protect identities.
