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❤️ 4 Aug 2026: $3,407 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 2 Aug 2026: A brother raising his younger sibling after their mother's death needs housing and essentials. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 4 Aug 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 28 Jul 2026: $6,500 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 28 Jul 2026: $1,500 of Zakat distributed to a pregnant sister with no income in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 4 Aug 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 2 Aug 2026: A sister fleeing domestic violence needs emergency relief to cover relocation and bills. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 20 Jul 2026: A single mother of two resigned due to workplace harassment and needs rent and groceries. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 3 Aug 2026: $455 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 15 Jul 2026: A pregnant mother fleeing domestic violence on a bridging visa needs bond and rent. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 5 Aug 2026: A mother of three was hospitalised for five days leaving her husband unable to work and needing groceries. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 1 Aug 2026: A father relocated after sudden redundancy and needs help with rent and utilities while rebuilding his practice. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 4 Aug 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 28 Jul 2026: $4,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 1 Aug 2026: A brother between jobs is struggling to cover rent, utilities, and groceries. Application from Adelaide Region, SA

❤️ 4 Aug 2026: $1,562 of Zakat distributed to a single mother caring for a child with special needs in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 3 Aug 2026: A mother of two moved interstate for work while her husband awaits work rights and needs help with utility bills. Application from Perth Region, WA

❤️ 4 Aug 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing homelessness and health challenges in Australia

💬 2 Aug 2026: A student in her final year needs tuition and rent after her father's heart surgery. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 28 Jul 2026: $4,500 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 30 Jul 2026: $4,730 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 4 Aug 2026: $2,600 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 4 Aug 2026: $2,021 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 5 Aug 2026: A single mother lost her job and licence and urgently needs rent assistance to avoid eviction. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 3 Aug 2026: $250 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Australia

💬 14 Jul 2026: A divorced sister recently returned to Melbourne after a sudden divorce and needs food and essential items. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 4 Aug 2026: $2,500 of Zakat distributed to an elderly pensioner in financial hardship in Northern Suburbs, SA

💬 31 Jul 2026: A sister recently returned from overseas after divorce is homeless and needs temporary accommodation. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 5 Aug 2026: A brother securing rental accommodation cannot afford to travel to see his critically ill father overseas. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 4 Aug 2026: $321 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 5 Aug 2026: A widow with PTSD and migraines is struggling to afford food and medication. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 2 Aug 2026: A father with a brain tumour unable to work is struggling with rent and expenses while undergoing treatment. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 5 Aug 2026: A father lost his well-paid job and cannot afford mortgage and rent for his family. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 19 Jul 2026: A single sister who converted to Islam fled family violence and needs help with dental bills and debt. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 4 Aug 2026: $1,716 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 3 Aug 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a sister facing homelessness in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 3 Aug 2026: A mother of three on a bridging visa needs help with rent while her husband awaits a transplant. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 5 Aug 2026: A sister who reverted to Islam was left by her family and urgently needs help with rent and bills. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 4 Aug 2026: A brother urgently needs help covering the cost of a medical MRI scan. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 3 Aug 2026: $300 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Adelaide Region, SA

❤️ 28 Jul 2026: $6,500 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 4 Aug 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a sister facing financial hardship and unemployment in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 28 Jul 2026: $7,000 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 28 Jul 2026: $3,900 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 5 Aug 2026: A single mother with a young son needs help with bond and utilities after her rental was sold. Application from Regional Victoria, VIC

💬 21 Jul 2026: A mother fleeing domestic violence fell behind in rent after assault and car theft left her unable to work. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 3 Aug 2026: A single father behind on rent and daily expenses is prioritising his daughter's wellbeing. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 4 Aug 2026: A brother on disability pension facing eviction needs help with rent arrears. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 4 Aug 2026: $123 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 2 Aug 2026: A father with an autistic son was laid off without final pay and urgently needs rent assistance. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 2 Aug 2026: A husband is seeking advice and support for his pregnant wife stranded in Malaysia without documentation. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 3 Aug 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a refugee family with young children in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 2 Aug 2026: A student couple on temporary visas is struggling to afford rent and basic living expenses. Application from Tasmania

❤️ 30 Jul 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 28 Jul 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 28 Jul 2026: $5,500 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Perth Region, WA

❤️ 4 Aug 2026: $449 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Australia

💬 1 Aug 2026: A student who fled family violence needs help with rent and living costs while seeking work. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 4 Aug 2026: $3,000 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 10 Jul 2026: A single woman made redundant six months ago faces eviction due to rent arrears. Application from Perth Region, WA

❤️ 4 Aug 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 3 Aug 2026: A brother supporting himself since 2017 needs help clearing student debt and reunion costs. Application from Perth Region, WA

💬 4 Aug 2026: A sister facing severe financial hardship urgently needs help with rent and food. Application from Perth Region, WA

💬 5 Aug 2026: A mother on a bridging visa and her student son face eviction after income support stopped. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 1 Aug 2026: A mother of four facing eviction after her husband on a bridging visa could not work due to injury. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 4 Aug 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a brother recovering from heart surgery in Western Suburbs, VIC

💬 3 Aug 2026: A brother facing financial hardship urgently needs help with rent and food. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 4 Aug 2026: A father supporting his wife and child has been facing financial hardship for three years. Application from Perth Region, WA

❤️ 28 Jul 2026: $2,560 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Australia

💬 15 Jul 2026: A father on a bridging visa cannot work after fainting while driving and needs rent assistance. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 3 Aug 2026: $570 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in Northern Suburbs, NSW

💬 5 Aug 2026: A brother struggling with illness and low income needs help with rent, car, and bills. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 3 Aug 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a widowed mother with young children in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 28 Jul 2026: $14,885 of Zakat distributed to a widowed mother with young children in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 3 Aug 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in Northern Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 4 Aug 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 4 Aug 2026: A brother in temporary housing with no halal food or shoes is struggling while waiting for Centrelink to start. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 4 Aug 2026: $2,120 of Zakat distributed to a family facing health challenges and unemployment in South Western Suburbs, 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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