British Muslims` need for help is increased

RELIGIONS NEWS AGENCY (REDNA) – The chief executive of the National Zakat Foundation Dr Sohail Hanif has said that there is an “ever-rising number of people asking for help.”

He told the Islam Channel that during 2022, Muslims were submitting support applications to NZF at a rate of one person every 40 minutes, but last month, there was one application every 12 minutes.

The Foundation distributed £6 million last year in programmes including hardship relief, housing assistance and work and education funds to help secure employment.

Dr Hanif said people are realising the importance of community infrastructures as a safety net for people facing poverty.