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In times of crisis, faith has been a powerful tool in responding to the needs of the time. We highlighted some of that contribution in our report.
But here are some contributions British Muslims are making during COVID-19.
#FaithAsTheFourthEmergencyService
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But here are some contributions British Muslims are making during COVID-19.
#FaithAsTheFourthEmergencyService
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"Our local community will never struggle while we are around"
This Scottish Muslim couple was one of the first to respond to Covid-19 with their acts of kindness, providing masks & health kits to those in their local community. @NicolaSturgeon https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/04/scottish-muslim-couple-winning-hearts-coronavirus-crisis-200416121115752.html
This Scottish Muslim couple was one of the first to respond to Covid-19 with their acts of kindness, providing masks & health kits to those in their local community. @NicolaSturgeon https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/04/scottish-muslim-couple-winning-hearts-coronavirus-crisis-200416121115752.html
The Masjid E Ghosia (Mosque) in the northern industrial town of Bolton is turning into a 55-bed hospice for end of life patients. @YasminQureshiMP
#FaithAsTheFourthEmergencyService https://www.thenational.ae/world/british-mosque-turned-into-a-coronavirus-hospice-to-support-efforts-to-fight-the-pandemic-1.1000298
#FaithAsTheFourthEmergencyService https://www.thenational.ae/world/british-mosque-turned-into-a-coronavirus-hospice-to-support-efforts-to-fight-the-pandemic-1.1000298
Organic community responses such as those from @TrustGhulam volunteers helping those during this crisis have particularly struck a positive code. @VirendraSharma
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See @itvnews coverage on this here
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See @itvnews coverage on this here
This is how the Zakaria Masjid in Dewsbury with over 100 volunteers is supporting people during Covid-19. @mark4dewsbury https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/health/how-zakaria-masjid-dewsbury-helping-community-through-outbreak-2534653
The Green Lane Mosque in Small Heath, Birmingham, has provided over 350 volunteers who have been producing PPE. They are also a temporary Morgue facility & providing essentials to those in the local area.
@andy4wm @liambyrnemp @ShabanaMahmood https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/04/uk-muslims-stepping-coronavirus-crisis-200413122704311.html
@andy4wm @liambyrnemp @ShabanaMahmood https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/04/uk-muslims-stepping-coronavirus-crisis-200413122704311.html
In Scotland, a network of organisations including 500 convenience shops is working to get shopping deliveries & to tackle loneliness due to COVID-19. @viralkindscot founded by @anassarwar is an excellent initiative to connect those in need with support. https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/5509777/coronavirus-scotland-charity-worker-nhs-deliveries/
In Bradford, from Businessmen transforming their Range Rovers into COVID-19 emergency response vehicles to distributing free essentials, delivering PPE & donating to the @BTHFT, faith organisations have led the way in social action. @NazShahBfd https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/18375645.lahore-co-rallying-round-support-bri-staff/
In Dudley, Muslims from a faith centre have set up a food bank, being run out of Lye's Salvation Army Centre.
@Q66Suzi
#FaithAsTheFourthEmergencyService https://www.expressandstar.com/news/health/coronavirus-covid19/2020/04/18/kind-hearted-group-launches-lye-food-bank/
@Q66Suzi
#FaithAsTheFourthEmergencyService https://www.expressandstar.com/news/health/coronavirus-covid19/2020/04/18/kind-hearted-group-launches-lye-food-bank/
In Slough people from all faiths and none have come together to form a Mutual Aid group. Over 150 people delivering in 10 separate areas in Slough, set up by many including the founder of @MySadaqaDay Julie Siddiqi. @TanDhesi https://www.sloughexpress.co.uk/gallery/slough/157494/slough-community-pulls-together-to-help-vulnerable-during-coronavirus-outbreak.html#.XnU23ycjGqJ.whatsapp
The Al Manaar Mosque in North Kensington which was visited by the Duchess of Sussex is one of the main food hubs in @BBKC during the COVID-19 crisis, providing food and essentials to the local community. @emmadentcoad
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The Al-Abbas Islamic Centre KSIMC of Birmingham is providing Covid-19 essentials in preparation of Ramadhan. @ksimcb @TahirAliMP
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A Rotherham Muslim community group called Muhafiz has transformed into a COVID-19 Emergency Response group providing necessities to those in need. They have already supported over 150 families & even surprised one service user for her Birthday. @SarahChampionMP @JohnHealey_MP
In Nottingham, local businesses have taken it upon themselves to cook for those most in need and chip in where they can. Local takeaways have also been providing Pizza to those on the frontline. @NadiaWhittomeMP @AlexNorrisNN @LilianGreenwood https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/nottingham-news/brilliant-things-people-businesses-nottingham-3988596
The @GlasgowMosque has established a COVID-19 response group supporting the elderly and vulnerable in their local area. Providing food, medication, health and social support. @AnasSarwar
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