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❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 15 Oct 2026: $2,300 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 15 Oct 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 13 Oct 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed to a widowed father with young children in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 16 Oct 2026: A brother on the disability pension lost his home in a fire and urgently needs housing. Application from Perth Region, WA

❤️ 15 Oct 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in South Eastern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 15 Oct 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 13 Oct 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing homelessness and health challenges in Australia

💬 13 Oct 2026: A mother on a bridging visa without work rights needs urgent help with school fees to keep her daughters enrolled. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 14 Oct 2026: A brother on a temporary visa recovering from pulmonary embolisms needs rent and food urgently. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $100 of Zakat distributed to a student facing homelessness and financial hardship in South East Queensland, QLD

💬 13 Oct 2026: A brother urgently needs assistance to cover the cost of his medication. Application from Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $1,500 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Adelaide Region, SA

❤️ 15 Oct 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Adelaide Region, SA

❤️ 15 Oct 2026: $5,000 of Zakat distributed to a widowed mother with young children in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 15 Oct 2026: A young brother evacuated from his rental urgently needs bond for temporary accommodation. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 15 Oct 2026: A brother supporting family in Indonesia and his wife's parents struggles to afford food and living expenses. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 15 Oct 2026: $2,680 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 15 Oct 2026: A sister recovering from a car accident injury cannot afford medical treatment and surgery costs. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 13 Oct 2026: A brother recovering from injury and retraining for office work cannot afford rent and food. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 15 Oct 2026: $6,600 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 14 Oct 2026: A sister abandoned by her husband after divorce needs help with car registration and service. Application from Northern Suburbs, SA

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family with a member with disability in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 13 Oct 2026: A sister on a bridging visa with no work rights is struggling to pay overdue rent. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 15 Oct 2026: A single mother of three including a newborn cannot afford bills and mortgage after her husband left. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 15 Oct 2026: A sister fleeing a 15-year abusive relationship needs help to rebuild her life. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 15 Oct 2026: $600 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 13 Oct 2026: A mother of two on a bridging visa with no work rights needs a fridge urgently. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 14 Oct 2026: A mother of three who fled domestic violence is struggling with no support and needs housing. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 15 Oct 2026: $1,320 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $811 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 13 Oct 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a widowed mother with young children in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 16 Oct 2026: A single mother working part time cannot afford her daughter's school fees or her pharmacy licence renewal. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 13 Oct 2026: $1,500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 13 Oct 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a family with a member with disability in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a widowed mother with young children in Adelaide / Inner Western Suburbs, SA

❤️ 13 Oct 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 17 Oct 2026: A mother with serious health conditions and an unemployed husband needs help with electricity bills. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 14 Oct 2026: An elderly couple who lost everything in a house fire need bond assistance to secure new rental accommodation. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 8 Oct 2026: A student with no income after relocating for work owes seven weeks rent and has run out of food. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 15 Oct 2026: A single mother of three cannot afford Islamic school fees after her income was stretched by rising bills. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 15 Oct 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 15 Oct 2026: $250 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 15 Oct 2026: A student on a visa risks losing enrolment and needs help with tuition fees. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 15 Oct 2026: A mother facing rent arrears of two thousand dollars risks losing her home. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 15 Oct 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family facing homelessness in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 15 Oct 2026: $434 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 13 Oct 2026: A father caring for his terminally ill wife and mother struggles to support both households on Centrelink. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 15 Oct 2026: A brother whose business income has declined is behind on utility bills and car registration. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 13 Oct 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $1,666 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 15 Oct 2026: $1,080 of Zakat distributed to a family with a member with disability in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing homelessness in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 13 Oct 2026: A sister with complex PTSD fleeing past abuse needs help with food, bills, and living costs. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 13 Oct 2026: A single mother of three on Centrelink is behind on rent and unable to repair her car. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 13 Oct 2026: $1,300 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 13 Oct 2026: $900 of Zakat distributed to a family facing health challenges and unemployment in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 17 Oct 2026: A single mother of two is struggling with her daughter's transition to secondary school. Application from Australia

💬 14 Oct 2026: A family of six on a single income cannot keep up with rent and debt after fleeing as refugees. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 13 Oct 2026: $2,020 of Zakat distributed to a widowed mother with young children in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in South East Queensland, QLD

💬 16 Oct 2026: A refugee brother with myocarditis and without work cannot afford rent or food. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 15 Oct 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family with a member with disability in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 7 Oct 2026: A young man on a temporary protection visa urgently needs rent to avoid homelessness. Application from Perth Region, WA

❤️ 16 Oct 2026: $400 of Zakat distributed to a family with a member with disability in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 15 Oct 2026: A sister seeking to leave her marriage needs assistance with legal divorce fees. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 23 Sep 2026: A brother recently released from prison is homeless and needs accommodation and clothing. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 13 Oct 2026: A widowed mother with vision loss and two children needs furniture and appliances for their new home. Application from Australia

💬 15 Oct 2026: A brother on a protection visa with no income is couch surfing and needs rent and living expenses. Application from Australia

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 17 Oct 2026: A sister facing eviction after sexual assault and intimidation urgently needs housing and safety. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 13 Oct 2026: $717 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $300 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 15 Oct 2026: $750 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Perth Region, WA

💬 16 Oct 2026: A husband with an unwell wife has fallen behind in rent and risks eviction while living week to week. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 28 Sep 2026: A brother with cancer sleeping in his car after his divorce needs registration to stay mobile. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 15 Oct 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 13 Oct 2026: A sister who lost her job due to hardship is in debt and seeking temporary accommodation. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $11,000 of Zakat distributed to a sister in financial hardship 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.

This story is based on a real person. Names and identifying details have been changed to protect privacy, and some images are AI-generated or stock.

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