Br Khalid (not his real name) is a migrant on a work visa, living with his wife and 3 children. Khalid was in need of a heart by-pass surgery. His employment insurance covered the surgery and hospital costs, and his employer allowed him 6 weeks paid leave for post-surgery recuperation. At the end of the 6 weeks, he developed complications that required hospitalisation. He was no longer entitled to further leave with pay.

The employer agreed for leave without pay. Khalid needed support to pay $530 rent per week, buy food for the family and pay utility bills. A friend of Khalid approached NZF for help and we called for a public appeal to help the family in need.

Within a week Br Khalid advised NZF that he had received enough support via sadaqah and zakat to allow him to cover a month’s rent. The response from our community to Br. Khalid’s circumstances was significant

Some months later we heard Khalid and family were granted NZ residency visas.

Alhumdulillah