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❤️ 22 May 2026: $3,570 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Perth Region, WA

❤️ 22 May 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Australia

❤️ 19 May 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 22 May 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 19 May 2026: $7,000 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 22 May 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 22 May 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 22 May 2026: $1,300 of Zakat distributed to a family facing homelessness in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 22 May 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a sister facing health challenges and unemployment in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 22 May 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 19 May 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 22 May 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 22 May 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 22 May 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 25 May 2026: $200 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 22 May 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Adelaide / Inner Western Suburbs, SA

❤️ 19 May 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 19 May 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 22 May 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to an elderly pensioner in financial hardship in Adelaide Region, SA

❤️ 22 May 2026: $1,598 of Zakat distributed to a family with a member with disability in Sydney Region, NSW

Shouldering the Burden

June 28, 2023

Zahir, a hardworking teenage student, found himself facing an overwhelming situation. He had been sharing a home with his brother, who recently got married and moved out. Suddenly, Zahir was left shouldering the burden of paying rent, bills, daily living expenses, transportation costs, and groceries all on his own.

Struggling to keep up with these financial responsibilities, Zahir found himself falling behind on rent, with two months' worth of arrears piling up. The threat of homelessness loomed closer with each passing day. Feeling desperate, he decided to reach out to NZF for assistance.

Upon receiving Zahir's application, we found he was eligible for Zakat. We provided the necessary financial assistance to pay off all his outstanding debts, and we connected Zahir with a financial counsellor, who helped him to manage his finances.

If you or someone you know is experiencing hardships, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We are here to provide support and assistance to those in need.

Names and places may have been changed to protect the identity of clients where appropriate.

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