❤️ 27 Mar 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in emergency shelter in Northern Suburbs, SA

❤️ 27 Mar 2026: $1000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 27 Mar 2026: $2000 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 26 Mar 2026: A father caring for his son with a disability was evicted after six years and urgently needs housing. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 27 Mar 2026: $338 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 28 Mar 2026: A father behind on rent needs help to keep his home and afford his son's school enrolment expenses. Application from Tasmania, TAS

❤️ 27 Mar 2026: $600 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 27 Mar 2026: A mother of two children with disability and an unwell husband cannot afford school books or food. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 27 Mar 2026: A sister on a temporary graduate visa has no income support and cannot cover her daily living costs. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 29 Mar 2026: A brother recently made homeless after losing his job urgently needs shelter, food, and transportation. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 27 Mar 2026: $2000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 27 Mar 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a pregnant sister with no income in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 27 Mar 2026: $1000 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 27 Mar 2026: $2173 of Zakat distributed to a family facing homelessness in Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 26 Mar 2026: A brother is behind on rent and struggling to find work after losing his driver's licence. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 27 Mar 2026: $1200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 27 Mar 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Northern Suburbs, SA

❤️ 27 Mar 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother caring for a child with special needs in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 27 Mar 2026: $1950 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 27 Mar 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 27 Mar 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to an elderly pensioner in financial hardship in Adelaide Region, SA

❤️ 27 Mar 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother caring for a child with special needs in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 28 Mar 2026: A 23-year-old student in her second year of university is facing financial collapse and needs urgent support. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 27 Mar 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family facing homelessness in South East Queensland, QLD

💬 27 Mar 2026: A single mother who fled domestic violence has relocated to Sydney with her toddler and needs help rebuilding. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 27 Mar 2026: A brother referred by outreach services has been living in his car and urgently needs emergency housing. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 27 Mar 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 26 Mar 2026: A family with a son with disability is waiting on an NDIS plan and struggling without the support he needs. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 27 Mar 2026: A single mother of five studying while on Centrelink is struggling to cover bills and household expenses. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 27 Mar 2026: $1475 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 27 Mar 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother caring for a child with special needs in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 26 Mar 2026: A single mother of three is struggling to cover mounting household bills and everyday living expenses. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 27 Mar 2026: $1999 of Zakat distributed to a single mother caring for a child with special needs in South Eastern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 27 Mar 2026: $2250 of Zakat distributed to a family facing homelessness in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 26 Mar 2026: A young sister who recently converted to Islam was cut off by her family and urgently needs accommodation. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 27 Mar 2026: $1000 of Zakat distributed to a family facing homelessness in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 27 Mar 2026: $1000 of Zakat distributed to a pregnant sister with no income in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 27 Mar 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Perth Region, WA

❤️ 27 Mar 2026: $1000 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Adelaide / Inner Western Suburbs, SA

💬 26 Mar 2026: A student faces dropping out due to unpaid tuition and urgently needs financial support to continue studying. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 29 Mar 2026: A brother who is seriously ill and unable to work has no income and needs urgent help with living expenses. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 27 Mar 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in Inner City Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 27 Mar 2026: $1200 of Zakat distributed to a pregnant sister with no income in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 27 Mar 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in Inner City Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 27 Mar 2026: $4600 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 27 Mar 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 27 Mar 2026: $3250 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Perth Region, WA

💬 28 Mar 2026: An unemployed sister preparing to leave her rental has nowhere secure to go and needs help with housing. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 27 Mar 2026: $1000 of Zakat distributed to a family facing homelessness in Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 27 Mar 2026: $2900 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 27 Mar 2026: $1540 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Adelaide / Inner Western Suburbs, SA

❤️ 27 Mar 2026: $250 of Zakat distributed to a single mother caring for a child with special needs in

❤️ 27 Mar 2026: $400 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 27 Mar 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a single mother caring for a child with special needs in South Eastern Suburbs, VIC

💬 27 Mar 2026: A mother of two going through divorce urgently needs help securing safe accommodation for her family. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 26 Mar 2026: A widowed sister is struggling to meet rent payments and urgently needs financial support. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 27 Mar 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a family facing homelessness in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 27 Mar 2026: $900 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in emergency shelter in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 26 Mar 2026: A father with serious health challenges cannot work and is struggling to feed his wife and two children. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 27 Mar 2026: $900 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Inner City Suburbs, NSW

💬 27 Mar 2026: A sister unable to work is facing mounting rent arrears and cannot afford urgent medical expenses. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 27 Mar 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a brother recovering from heart surgery in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 27 Mar 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a single mother with a newborn in Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 27 Mar 2026: An elderly grandmother of 73 living with her single-parent daughter needs help with food and daily essentials. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 27 Mar 2026: $300 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 27 Mar 2026: An elderly brother on a pension suffered severe home flooding that destroyed his belongings and needs support. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

Rebuilding Her Life

January 8, 2024

Sadaf, a middle-aged mother of six, is an Australian citizen. After marrying her husband, he took her overseas, where her abuse began. He confiscated her passport, and for several years, she endured domestic violence. Secretly, she applied for residency in Australia for one of her children, ultimately leading to her escape. Reporting her husband to the relevant authorities, and with the legalities settled, Sadaf returned to Australia after a couple of years.

Her return, however, brought a new set of challenges. Homeless and with no income, Sadaf sought refuge in temporary accommodations provided by various people and a kind stranger she met at a shopping centre. Desperate for stability, she secured a rental property through a compassionate real estate agent.

Despite the prospect of a new home, Sadaf faced a financial hurdle, required to pay bond and rent immediately. With her income set to arrive in a few days from Centrelink, Sadaf turned to NZF for assistance. After a successful Zakat assessment, your Zakat helped secure Sadaf a new home, with her bond and rent paid for. Additionally, we assisted in purchasing furniture and groceries for her home.

Her plea was not just a request for financial aid but a plea for a chance to settle down after years of abuse. Sadaf's determination, coupled with NZF's support, can be the motivator for a new beginning, a life free from the shackles of domestic violence, ready to embrace stability and a brighter future for her and her children.

If you or someone you know is in need of assistance and unsure about Zakat eligibility, please reach out to us at NZF.

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

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Taking a step closer to tackling Domestic and Family Violence, one of the greatest challenges faced by the Australian Muslim community.

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