Your Zakat Helped Shamila Out of Hardship
Shamila had always prided herself on being independent. But when her health began to fail and she was signed off work, her independence started to slip away. Her only income became state benefits, which were simply not enough to stretch across the month once rent, bills, and food were paid. Each week brought fresh anxiety as she tried to make ends meet, and soon the rent arrears began to build.Â
Living alone in her council house, she felt the weight of each overdue notice; a stark reminder of how fragile her situation had become. Her deteriorating health left her unable to work, and she feared the possibility of losing her home.Â
In her search for help, she found NZF and applied for a grant to ease her immediate financial pressures. During her conversation with a grant officer, she also learned about further support available, including help with her rent arrears.Â
For the first time in months, Shamila felt a sense of hope return. Your Zakat not only eased her burden but also reminded her that she was not alone and that her community was there for her in her time of need.Â
“When I didn’t know how I was going to keep my home, NZF was there. The help I received lifted such a heavy weight off my shoulders and reminded me that I wasn’t alone, and that my community cared.”
At NZF, we’re working to create a future where no Muslim in the UK faces hardship alone. Through a connected, national Zakat system, we ensure that support reaches those who need it most — strengthening individuals, families, and communities from the ground up.Â
Based on a true story. Names have been changed, and stock images have been used to protect identities.
