Feeding the hungry is a sacred act of worship in Islam. It reflects divine mercy, fulfills a Quranic command, and was practiced by the Prophet (saww) and the Ahlulbayt (as). It is a means of gaining reward and purifying the soul.
“They give food, out of love for Him, to the poor and the orphan and the captive…”
Surah Al-Insan, Verse 8
This verse doesn’t just describe generosity.
It defines the spiritual core of Islam.
Feeding the hungry is not a side act of kindness. It is a central act of worship, a reflection of divine mercy, and a deed deeply rooted in the legacy of the Ahlulbayt (as).
To feed someone is to nourish more than a body.
It is to honour their dignity, uphold their humanity, and carry out a command from Allah (swt) Himself.
Feed a Family. Multiply Mercy. Walk in the Footsteps of Zahra (sa).
In a world of abundance, hunger still prevails.
Across our Ummah, millions still go to bed hungry; not because the earth is barren, but because compassion hasn’t reached them yet.
From displaced families in Yemen and Gaza to widowed mothers in Afghanistan and orphaned children in Iraq, hunger is real. It weakens bodies.
But worse, it breaks spirits.
At The Zahra Trust, we don’t see hunger as a statistic. We see it as a test.
And every shared meal is our collective answer.
One Meal is Mercy, Regular Giving is Justice
Feeding the hungry is not about pity, it’s about presence.
It’s about showing up for our global family.
That’s why our monthly giving community, Footsteps of Zahra (sa), supports food relief not just in moments of crisis, but every single day.
Our real impact in 2024, thanks to people like you coming together from all corners of the Ummah to show compassion and care, includes:
- Emergency food parcels delivered across Gaza, Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, and Syria, reaching families facing war, poverty, and displacement.
- Sustainable food solutions such as local kitchens in Lebanon and Iraq that cook fresh meals for vulnerable communities daily.
- School-based food programs, ensuring children can study on full stomachs; because education cannot grow in hunger.
Each of these projects is powered by the Ummah, donors like you, who are giving together, month after month.
A Legacy of Feeding for the Sake of Allah (swt)
The family of the Prophet (saww) didn’t feed people from excess. They gave even when they themselves were in need.
Sayyida Zahra (sa) and Imam Ali (as) are recorded to have given away their food three nights in a row: to a poor person, an orphan, and a captive, seeking no thanks, only the pleasure of Allah (swt).
“They gave away their food selflessly as if they were saying, ‘We feed you only for Allah’s sake; we expect neither reward nor thanks from you.’”
Surah Al-Insan, Verse 8
To follow Zahra (sa) is to feed not just for sustenance, but for sincerity.
Not to be praised, but to be purified.
How Can You Be Part of the Mercy That Multiplies?
Every meal shared through The Zahra Trust is not just food, it’s faith in action.
It’s barakah that moves across borders. It’s love that lifts hearts and revives lives.
We invite you to give: not once, but continually.
To feed the hungry as an act of allegiance to Allah (swt), to the Prophet (saww), and to the mercy of Zahra (sa).
When you join Footsteps of Zahra (sa), you’re not just donating. You’re joining a movement of hope. One meal, one month, one Ummah at a time.
Feed with love. Give with faith. Keep hope alive through Zahra’s (sa) footsteps.
Start your monthly gift today.
FAQ
The Quran praises those who feed the hungry solely for Allah’s (swt) sake. In Surah Al-Insan (76:8–9), believers are described as giving food to the needy, orphans, and captives without seeking reward or thanks, purely for the pleasure of Allah (swt).
The Zahra Trust delivers emergency food parcels, supports school meal programs, and funds sustainable community kitchens across countries like Iraq, Yemen, Gaza, and Afghanistan. These projects are powered by regular donations from the global Muslim community.
Yes. Even a small, consistent donation can fund meals every month. When combined with others through collective giving, these donations help feed entire communities, proving that shared mercy multiplies impact.
Footsteps of Zahra (sa) is The Zahra Trust’s monthly giving initiative. It allows donors to support long-term food relief and other essential services inspired by the compassion of Sayyida Zahra (sa), who fed others even when she had little herself.
