Providing assistance in times of crisis

RAMADAAN is upon us and as we begin to reflect on the past year, it’s imperative that we contemplate the plight of vulnerable communities that have been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.

The cost of living has grown exponentially over the past year and it has led to catastrophic results for families already living in poverty. Islamic Relief continues its life-saving work around the world, making sure your donations get to those who need it most.

This Ramadaan, do we still feel the anguish of countless families in Gaza imprisoned by siege, the hunger of a child in Myanmar who has nothing to eat tonight, or the screams of a mother who lost her child due to shelling in Yemen? Can we come together to respond effectively to their pain?

The Prophet (PBUH) said: “The likeness of believers in regard to mutual love, mercy, and kindness is that of one body; when any part aches, the whole body aches, because of sleeplessness and fever.”

Humanitarian assistance is a lifeline for more than 13 million people in Syria, as well as for more than 24 million people in Yemen, where conflicts rage on and people continue to suffer.

While so much around us feels uncertain, we can feel safe in the promise of Allah, that charity protects us from calamity and sickness. Charity also increases your sustenance.