March 2019 Project Updates
Over £2 million was spent in March 2019 to help our brothers and sisters around the world.
Bringing Warmth to Families in Afghanistan
The war, droughts, and more recently flooding, have made life hugely difficult for families in Afghanistan’s southern and eastern areas. Ummah Welfare Trust delivered blankets and clothing to over 12,000 of these families this winter, alhamdulillah. Watch the video to…
The new Masjid Shaykh Muhammad Deedat
Ummah Welfare Trust has completed the construction of Masjid Shaykh Muhammad Deedat in Namilongo, rural Malawi (watch the video above). Alhamdulillah, the Masjid was built under the instruction of Mufti Shabbir Ahmed Sahib and the family of Shaykh Muhammad Deedat…
Bringing Warmth to Syria’s Families (Winter Aid 2018-19)
Ummah Welfare Trust spent over £1 million helping freezing families in Syria this winter, alhamdulillah. Over 15,000 families were helped with blankets, rugs, fuel, clothing and household supplies. The aid was delivered across Syria’s northern areas: Idlib, Aleppo, North Hama…
China’s Oppression and Assisting Uighur Refugees in Turkey
Ummah Welfare Trust’s UK Team assist Uighur Muslims in Turkey who fled China to save their Imaan Seventy years ago China annexed the Uighur Muslims’ homeland of East Turkestan. The region was historically Muslim-ruled with a Muslim majority. The oppression…
500 Masjids in Mosul Destroyed & Bodies still under the Rubble after Two Years
Ummah Welfare Trust UK Staff visit Iraq’s second city of Mosul We entered Mosul, also know as Neynava. This is the city where Ibrahim ‘alayhis salaam confronted Namrood and challenged his claim of godhood. This is the also the city…
Sadness and Happiness in the Camps of Iraq
Ummah Welfare Trust UK team’s second-day account in Iraq When we think of families in refugee camps, we normally think their main test is leave their homes behind and to survive in tents without proper facilities. On our second day…
The Unbelievable Suffering of a Widow in Iraq
Ummah Welfare Trust UK team’s eye witness account in Iraq A few days before Umar RadhyAllahu ‘anh was assassinated, he said, ‘If I live a little longer I will not leave a single widow in Iraq in need of assistance.’…
Helping Gambia’s Poor Qur’an Teachers
Ummah Welfare Trust earlier this year brought together over 190 Tahfeedh centres from across Gambia's communities in an unprecedented workshop to improve hifdh outcomes. The workshop concluded yesterday with 969 registered teachers each receiving a cash grant of GMD 30,000…
Bringing Warmth to Gaza (Winter 2018-19)
Ummah Welfare Trust provided over 2,000 families in besieged Gaza with blankets, LED lights and coats this winter الحمد لله. Families with asbestos roofing were also provided with nylon sheets. Gaza has been under siege for twelve years. At least…