Zakat (Obligatory Charity)

Real Life Story 23

Husnara Begum :

Husnara Begum is 45 years old and the sole bread winner in a family of six. She worked as a laborer to make a meager earning to support her family. Her husband who is a driver is unable to contribute much towards the family earnings due to illness. Hidaya gave Husnara Begum a sewing machine which she used to earn money. In six months, she was able to pay for her eldest daughters marriage. She also gave the sewing machine to her daughter as a wedding gift. Her daughter is now using the machine to earn money.