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Hanging by a Thread: Anum's Story

A single mother of four children, Anum turned to NZF Canada after struggling to make ends meet in the face of rising costs of living.
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Candice Wu
11 Jan 2022
5 min read
August 8, 2022
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Goal Setting In Ramadan

Goal setting for Ramadan helps make the most of blessed month! Take advantage and follow our easy steps to plan your Ramadan.
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Candice Wu
11 Jan 2022
5 min read
April 13, 2022
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Your Trusted Zakat Partner

Trust is essential for any partnership, without the trust of our donors NZF wouldn't exist. Donate your Zakat and strengthen our foundation.
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Candice Wu
11 Jan 2022
5 min read
March 1, 2022
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Food Insecurity Within The Black Community

There is a false narrative that poor Black and racialized communities are able to escape poverty, but are too lazy to do so. Research shows us that this narrative cannot be further from the truth. Many contributing factors deny Black and racialized people from leading better lives.
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Candice Wu
11 Jan 2022
5 min read
February 16, 2022
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Your Zakat and Sadaqah Gives Hope

2021 was a difficult year for many. Some lost their jobs, some lost family members, and many have forgotten the feeling of community. But we have not forgotten. This year you reminded us that no matter the distance, we are one.
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Candice Wu
11 Jan 2022
5 min read
January 6, 2022
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The Hardest Time of The Year

Imagine losing everything during the coldest time of the year – your home filled with cherished memories, your clothing and essentials to keep you warm through the cold winter nights, and the feeling of safety.
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Candice Wu
11 Jan 2022
5 min read
January 3, 2022
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The Dua of Umar Bin Al Khattab

Today is World Human Rights Day, and this year's theme is Equality: Reducing inequalities and Advancing Human Rights. Many have questioned the compatibility between Islam and Human Rights, but the truth is Islam would be incomplete without it. Countless verses in the Quran and many hadiths are dedicated to the rights of both men and women. Here are just a few: 
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Candice Wu
11 Jan 2022
5 min read
December 10, 2021
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Our Forgotten Siblings

November is recognized as National Orphan Awareness Month, and so we wanted to shed light on those who have faced the same loss, pain, and hardship as our beloved Prophet pbuh. A trial reserved for the strong, but a trial nonetheless. As mentioned in the Quran 23 times, the rights of orphans upon Muslims are a responsibility that cannot be overlooked. We are commanded to treat them kindly with our actions and our words.
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Candice Wu
11 Jan 2022
5 min read
November 17, 2021