Supporting the needy with Winter Zakat assistance

Poverty in London is a complex and widespread issue affecting individuals and families from diverse backgrounds. Despite the city’s reputation for wealth and opportunity, many Londoners struggle to make ends meet due to low income, unemployment, and rising living costs driven by inflation.

Within the inner London area, a significant number of Muslim households live below the poverty line, often as a result of insufficient or unstable income. Child poverty remains critically high, while in-work poverty continues to increase due to insecure and low-paid employment.

Fuel poverty is another major challenge, with millions of households across London unable to afford adequate heating and energy costs. Through your Zakat and Sadaqah, we can help alleviate this hidden hardship and reduce the silent suffering of vulnerable families in our local neighbourhoods.

Ibn Abbas reported: Allah’s messenger ﷺ said, “He is not a believer the one whose stomach is filled while the neighbour to his side goes hungry.” Source: Sunan al-Kubrā 19049 Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Albani

Assisting our brothers and sisters in need during the Winter

By supporting those in need with Zakat funds and sadaqah, we demonstrate compassion, foster unity, and reduce social inequality. This act of kindness pleases Allah and helps purify our wealth. Assisting the poor also strengthens the bonds within the community, as it encourages mutual care and solidarity.

As temperatures plummet and days shorten, a sense of isolation can creep in leaving many feeling trapped within their own homes.

Compounding this emotional distress is the financial strain of keeping warm and feeding the family. Soaring heating costs and rising living costs in general force difficult choices. Some endure the winter months in a state of both isolation and anxiety.

For refugees and asylum seekers, this situation can be overwhelming as they also need to overcome the language barrier, cultural differences and social isolation.

Fuel poverty also affects some Muslim households with disabilities, some pensioners and some families on low wages or receiving state benefits.