In the news: UK Muslim families will struggle to make ends meet this Ramadan.
Thursday 14th April, 2022
Sky News feature: NZF CEO, Dr Sohail Hanif, on UK Muslims facing poverty this Ramadan.
With worsening economic pressures, charities are expecting this Ramadan to force UK Muslim families into further deprivation and poverty. The rising cost of living means individuals and families within our community are struggling, here and now.
As part of a news item for Sky News on the cost of living crisis within UK Muslim communities, Dr Sohail Hanif, chief executive of National Zakat Foundation, comments “within the UK there are a lot of families struggling. We’re really seeing it now.”
He urges that “one of the key things is that Zakat should be spent within the area where you live…” to help tackle this escalating issue.
Read the full article here: https://news.sky.com/story/half-of-uk-muslims-will-struggle-to-provide-enough-food-to-break-fast-during-ramadan-charity-says-12580111
How you can help your brothers and sisters during the cost of living crisis:
✅ Give: If you have Zakat to give this year, please consider giving it through NZF to help Muslims on your doorstep dealing with unprecedented levels of hardship right here and right now. Give Zakat here: https://nzf.org.uk/pay-zakat/
