Financial Aid
IANL Finchley Mosque offers a financial aid service that collects Sadaqah and Zakah and distributes it to those in financial need. This service is aimed at Muslim residents of the London Borough of Barnet who are in desperate need of short-term assistance.
- The service aims to provide financial relief for the following:
- Food, unavoidable travel, clothing and monthly bills
- Housing costs – such as rent and deposits
- Household items – such as basic furniture
- Debt relief in certain circumstances
‘The alms are meant only for the poor and the needy and those who are in charge thereof, those whose hearts are to be reconciled, and to free those in bondage, and to help those burdened with debt, and for expenditure in the Way of Allah and for the wayfarer. This is an obligation from Allah. Allah is All-Knowing, All-Wise.’
-(Qur’an 9:60)-
Application Process
1. Documents Required
- Letters or communication from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP), the Police, local Council(s), or other institutions.
- Bank statements and payslips.
- Details of your expenses.
- Information about any savings and personal possessions.
Note: All information provided will be treated with the strictest confidentiality and stored in compliance with GDPR regulations.
2. Application Form
- Fill out the application form, which can be found below.
Note: Ensure the form is completed accurately to avoid delays.
3. Submit Your Application
- Once the form is completed, upload all supporting documents to begin the review process.
Note: Double-check that all required documents are included with your submission.
4. Assessment of Your Application
- After receiving all the necessary paperwork, your application will be reviewed based on our financial aid policy, which is overseen by the Trustees.
Note: The review process typically takes up to 3 weeks, depending on the volume of applications and availability of funds.
5. Decision Notification
- You will be notified of the decision once your application has been reviewed.
Note: If your application is successful, financial aid will be disbursed within 2 working days.
6. Disbursement of Funds
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Aid is transferred directly to your bank account by bank transfer, or payment is made directly to a third party
(if applicable).
Note: Cash payments are not distributed for financial aid.
Full internal application form for financial aid.
This form should be completed by the applicants interested in receiving financial aid from IANL. Please answer each question fully and honestly.
Eligibility Criteria
- To be eligible applicants must:
- Live in the London Borough of Barnet
- Be a Muslim
- Declare all income and expenses, assets and debts
- Provide proof of identity & documents supporting their circumstances such as bank statements
- Demonstrate that their circumstances mean that they cannot, or will soon not be able to finance their basic needs (food, clothing and accommodation)
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