By: Fadheelah Hussein, Aspire Case Worker
“The Holy Quran requires the faithful to comply with agreements and treaties on the rights of refugees [5:1]. It provides a set of instructions in dealing with refugees and migrants, praising those who go to the assistance of people in distress and requiring the faithful to protect refugees [9:100 and 117]”
The Muslim Food Bank and Community Service are here to support our brothers and sisters in our Canadian communities. Alhamdulillah with the praise of Allah SWT and with all your contributions, efforts, and encouragement we are able to provide food resources, employment support, mental health support, and various programs for our youth and seniors!
On Saturday, November 27, 2021, Muslim Food Bank provided household items such as blankets, pots, and pans, cooking oil, and flour to the new Afghan refugees who like to call our Muslim “Hero’s.” A very tasty warm lunch was provided from the Afghan Chopan Restaurant. It was such a blessing to see the smiles on everyone’s face, making these newcomers happy makes us feel so grateful to be a part of this new happiness with them. We should all keep in mind and remember that we should always make sure everyone knows they matter and that they are worth a lot more than what they may think.
It is important to make sure that these refugees know that there are brothers and sisters who are here to help them during difficult times. Ashiana Khan from the Media Waves team, Naseer Pirzada from Miracle Media, and Bruce Ralston MLA for Surrey-Whalley were also present at the event and were extremely impressed and had nothing but positive feedback about how Muslim Food Bank organizes their events. We always encourage new volunteers to come forward and help us at the Muslim Food Bank
12941 115 Ave #104, Surrey, BC V3R 0E2.
“And whoever volunteers is good – then indeed, Allah is appreciative and Knowing.” [Quran 2:158]
