A BETTER FUTURE FOR ALL: WHY YOU SHOULD PAY YOUR ZAKAT TO NATIONAL ZAKAT FOUNDATION THIS RAMADAN

Ismail Davids CEO, NZF Australia

As I write this, my heart is heavy with the weight of the responsibility that we carry at the National Zakat Foundation (NZF). Every year, as Ramadan approaches, I am reminded of the immense need that exists within our community and the vital role that we play in providing support and assistance to those who need it the most.

For over 10 years, the team at NZF has been working tirelessly to collect and distribute Zakat locally, providing a lifeline to thousands of eligible Muslims in need. We have seen firsthand the transformative impact that our work has had on the lives of those who have been struggling, and it is a humbling experience to be part of such a noble cause that we are grateful for every single day.

Through the blessing of Allah SWT, we have been able to distribute over $14.4 million to 19,600 eligible individuals, ensuring that they have the resources they need to live their lives with dignity and respect.

From providing emergency relief to sisters who might be homeless, to providing life skills to transform Zakat receivers to payers, we have come a long way in transforming lives in our community.

But our work goes beyond just financial assistance. We believe that education is the key to empowering our community and ensuring that we are fulfilling our religious obligations correctly. That is why we have made it our mission to help educate our fellow Muslims on how to calculate their Zakat accurately, dispelling misconceptions and making the process more accessible. We have assisted many Muslims who have missed or paid Zakat incorrectly in the past, providing them with guidance and support to get back on track, helping them come closer to Allah as individuals and ultimately as a collective community. The impact of our work goes far beyond just the numbers. At NZF, our ethos is to recognise that every human being has inherent worth and dignity, and it is our duty to do everything in our power to ensure that they are treated as such. By paying Zakat locally to NZF, we can make a real difference in the lives of those who need it the most, providing a beacon of hope in a world that can often feel dark and lonely. We have seen tears of joy and gratitude on the faces of those we have helped, dua for those at NZF and every single one of you who paid their Zakat, and it is a feeling that I will never forget.

This Ramadan, consider paying your Zakat and Sadaqah locally to NZF. Let us come together as a community to provide support and assistance to those who need it the most. Together, we can make a difference, fulfilling our religious obligations and bringing joy to those who need it most. Let us show the world what it means to be a Muslim, and let us do it with compassion, kindness, and love.