“The alms are meant only for the poor and the needy and those who are in charge thereof, those whose hearts are to be reconciled, and to free those in bondage, and to help those burdened with debt, and for expenditure in the Way of Allah and for the wayfarer. This is an obligation from Allah. Allah is All-Knowing, All-Wise.”
Financial Aid Service
IANL offers a financial aid service that collects a limited amount of Sadaqah and Zakah and distributes it to those in the local community who are in financial need. This service is aimed at Muslim residents of the London Borough of Barnet who are in desperate need of short-term assistance.
The service aims to provide financial relief for the following:
- Basic Costs – such as food, essential and unavoidable travel, clothing and monthly bills
- Housing costs – such as rent and deposits
- Household items – such as basic furniture in exceptional circumstances
- Debt relief in certain circumstances
Application Process
The application procedure requires the submission of supporting evidence such as communications with and statements from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP), The Police, local Council(s) or other institutions, bank statements, payslips, details of expenses, information about savings and the value of personal possessions such as gold.
This information is treated in the strictest confidence and the records we keep comply with GDPR (data protection rules).
The application form can be found below
Once completed the application form should be emailed to (link) to commence the process.
Once all supporting documentation has been received, each application is assessed in accordance with our financial aid policy that is set and overseen by the Trustees. Subject to the volume of applications and the availability of funds, we aim to respond within 3 weeks of submission of all paperwork. Financial aid is typically disbursed within 2 working days of notification of a successful application, directly into the applicant’s bank account by bank transfer or by direct payment to the relevant third party (if applicable). We do not distribute cash payments in support of financial aid applications.
Counselling and Advice
Suitably trained IANL personnel are also available to provide counselling, guidance, and advice should it be required.
We are committed to providing a high-quality service to all our applicants. Sometimes things do not go as planned or intended. If you are dissatified with this service, then please tell us about it. We will try to put things right. This will also help us to improve our services.
I’d like to help
By making Sadaqah or Zakat donations through the Masjid you can help support the Financial Aid Service. Donating is quick, easy and secure.
Hakim ibn Hizam, may Allah be pleased with him, narrated that the Prophet, peace be upon him, said: “The hand which gives is better than which takes and start giving first to your dependents. And the best object of charity is that which is given by a wealthy person (from the money which is left after his expenses) [out of surplus]. And whoever abstains from asking others for some financial help, Allah will give him and save him from asking others, Allah will make him self-sufficient”
