![]() ![]() Zakat is a type of wealth tax paid by followers of Islam. ![]() The foundation conducted a study of people helped through NZF across 12 months in each local authority in the UK.Īccording to the foundation these are the ten areas where Muslims are struggling the most: They claim Birmingham had a whopping £279,343 worth of Zakat distributed over a 12 month period which helped support 887 people in the Muslim community. Poll: How do you feel about the 4.99% council tax increase? Read more: Sandwell Aquatics Centre opening date announced - with Olympic-sized pool, gym, football pitch, sauna and cafe ZNF also go as far to call Muslims 'one of the most deprived communities in the UK'. The foundation cite the cost of living crisis as a major factor in their recent data indicating 50% of the UK Muslim population are living in poverty. Zakat is an obligatory Islamic rule where Muslims must give 2.5% of their qualifying wealth to charity, which is given to Muslims in need. This was highlighted by a massive surge in British Muslims applying for zakat, according to the foundation. The National Zakat Foundation (NZF) provide financial support to Muslims across the UK and found the city came second for the numbers applying for help. Birmingham has become a hotspot for members of the Muslim community struggling amid the cost of living crisis new research suggests.
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