Assalamualaikum Friend

Insha Allah you are well.

We recently received a case which while unfortunate, is sadly not uncommon.

Have a read through the below summary, and tell us what you believe should be the right thing NZF does as per Zakat guidelines.

A summary

• Maria was a revert. She had come to Australia to study, and was now working.

• She married whom she believed was a practicing good Muslim.

• They had a son, who was diagnosed with learning difficulties.

• Soon after, her husband turned violent towards Maria & her son.

• She reached out to the police, and needed to move out for her safety with her son.

• She had to quit her job so she could look after her son. While her son was receiving Centrelink benefits, she was not eligible as she was not yet on a permanent visa.

• She was still legally married to her husband.

Our case officer now has two options. Let us know which one you think they should pick from by clicking on the relevant option button