Ramadan is a time of reflection, gratitude, and giving. But for millions of families in Gaza, it was also a time of profound hardship — sheltering under tarpaulin, far from home, with little certainty about tomorrow.
This Ramadan, your Zakat did not sit in a queue. It moved. It traveled to North Gaza, reached the hands of displaced families, and brought real relief to people living in conditions most of us can barely imagine. Al-Qulub Trust was on the ground, not virtually, not administratively, but physically present, parcel by parcel, tent by tent.
Al-Qulub Trust distributed Zakat ul Fitr, essential food parcels, and Eid gifts directly to displaced families in North Gaza during Ramadan 1447. Working tent by tent, their ground teams reached children, elderly people, and families who had lost everything, delivering not just aid, but dignity and hope.
The scale of displacement in Gaza is staggering. Entire neighborhoods have been reduced to rubble. Families who once had homes, businesses, and livelihoods now live in makeshift tents. Many have been displaced multiple times. Access to clean water, food, and basic healthcare is severely limited, especially in North Gaza, where Al-Qulub Trust focused its Ramadan 1447 operations.
For a first-time Zakat giver wondering where their obligation will have the most impact, Gaza stands as one of the most pressing answers of our time.
Most charity work happens at a distance. Al-Qulub Trust chose a different approach. During Ramadan 1447, their teams were physically present in North Gaza, one of the most difficult and dangerous areas to operate in, delivering aid directly to the people who needed it most.
This on-ground presence is what separates meaningful humanitarian work from administrative charity. There was no middleman between your donation and the family that received it. Every parcel was handled by someone who could look the recipient in the eyes.
Zakat ul Fitr is a specific form of Zakat due at the end of Ramadan before Eid prayers. Its purpose is deliberate and beautiful, to ensure that even the poorest members of the community can celebrate Eid with food on the table.
Al-Qulub Trust distributed Zakat ul Fitr across Gaza during the final days of Ramadan, ensuring displaced families received essential food supplies. From young children to elderly community members, the distribution was designed to reach everyone, not just the most visible or most accessible.
This is what your Zakat looked like on the ground.
The phrase “tent by tent“ is not a slogan. It is a description of how the work was actually done.
In displacement camps, families do not come to you; you go to them. Al-Qulub Trust teams moved through the camps systematically, ensuring no household was skipped. Behind every tarpaulin was a family. Behind every family was a story. And behind every distribution was a donor who chose to give with purpose.
This approach, slow, deliberate, human, is what makes the difference between aid that reaches people and aid that gets lost.
Eid al-Fitr is the celebration that marks the end of Ramadan, a day of gratitude, new clothes, sweets, and gifts for children. For children in Gaza’s displacement camps, it could easily have passed like any other day of loss.
Al-Qulub Trust made sure it didn’t.
This year, the team distributed toys, gifts, and essential items to children and families across Gaza, bringing genuine moments of happiness to kids who have lived through experiences no child should ever face. The reactions captured on camera said everything words cannot.
What would Eid mean without joy? The answer, for hundreds of children in Gaza, was made possible by donors like you.
Providing joy to children in crisis zones is not a luxury; it is a psychological necessity. Humanitarian research consistently shows that maintaining childhood experiences, such as play, celebration, and a sense of normalcy, is critical for long-term mental health and resilience in conflict-affected communities.
Al-Qulub Trust has supported over 4,500 families across its programmes, provided 15,000+ food parcels and hot meals, and delivered healthcare to over 15,000 people. During Ramadan 1447, the Gaza operation added meaningfully to these figures, with food distributions, Zakat ul Fitr packages, and Eid gifts reaching children, elders, and families across North Gaza.
Every smile. Every full meal on the eve of Eid. Every moment a child felt seen and remembered, that was your Zakat working exactly as Allah intended it to.
Many Muslims delay giving Zakat simply because they are unsure how much they owe. Al-Qulub Trust offers a free, easy-to-use Zakat Calculator that walks you through nisab thresholds, qualifying assets, and your exact obligation. It takes less than five minutes.
Once you know your amount, direct it where the need is greatest. Al-Qulub Trust’s Palestine Emergency appeal channels donations directly toward on-ground relief operations in Gaza — food, medical aid, essential supplies, and more.
Al-Qulub Trust is a registered UK charity (Charity Number: 1201517) operating under a 100% Donation Policy, meaning your Zakat goes entirely to the cause, not to administrative overheads. That is a commitment worth trusting.
There is no shortage of worthy causes. But there are real differences between organisations when it comes to transparency, on-ground access, and genuine accountability.
Al-Qulub Trust distinguishes itself through:
Can I give my Zakat specifically for Gaza?
Yes. You can designate your Zakat for the Palestine Emergency through Al-Qulub Trust.
Is Zakat ul Fitr the same as regular Zakat?
No. Zakat ul Fitr is a smaller, separate obligation due at the end of Ramadan before Eid prayers. It is typically a fixed food-equivalent amount per person in a household. Regular Zakat is 2.5% of qualifying wealth given annually.
How do I know my Zakat actually reached people in Gaza?
Al-Qulub Trust shares field reports, photos, and video documentation from its distribution operations. The Ramadan 1447 Gaza operations were documented directly from North Gaza, showing recipients and distributions in real time.
Can non-UK donors give through Al-Qulub Trust?
Yes. Al-Qulub Trust accepts global donations. Visit the appeals page to donate from anywhere in the world.
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