A Father’s Struggle

After many years of marriage, Furkan found himself facing a life he never imagined. A sudden breakdown in his family circumstances left him as the sole carer for his young daughter, who lives with a mild disability and depends on him for everything.

With nowhere stable to go and no family to turn to, he sought temporary shelter wherever he could find it. For a short time, they stayed in community spaces, but this was not sustainable or safe for his daughter. Soon after, they were left with nowhere to turn, moving from place to place, sometimes even having to spend the night in public areas.

Furkan’s only concern was keeping his daughter safe and cared for, even while he was struggling himself.

One day at the masjid, a community member who heard of his situation referred him to NZF. Until then, Furkan had never heard of us. Applying online became the turning point for him and his daughter.

It’s your Zakat that helped provide safety and stability to this single father. Falling under the 'needy' category of Zakat, Furkan was assisted with crisis accommodation and ongoing financial support until he can get back on his feet and provide for his daughter.

Allah promises that with hardship comes ease. For Furkan, that ease came through your Zakat, a right that belongs to him and others in need.