Islamic Relief’s qurbani meat distributions provide relief to many people who still bear the scars of war across Chechnya. The war has had a devastating impact on Ayant and her family: she lost her husband, her 3 underage sons, her father and her brother – all of whom are either dead or still missing.
Alongside coping with this loss, Ayant now lives in a hostel in Grozny and battles with multiple health challenges, including heart problems and shortness of breath. She survives on a small pension and relies on the grace and kindness of others.
“Alhamdulillah, I rely on Allah and then on my relatives’ support, of course. They sometimes help me pay for the medicines and regular examinations, which cost much nowadays. My son often comes and brings food for me.”
Ayant fondly remembers the qurbani sacrifice when she was growing up. “My father always sacrificed what he could for the sake of Allah and distributed the meat among poor relatives and neighbours.”
Yet today Ayant eats meat only when she visits friends or relatives, as most of her pension is swallowed up by medicines and expenses.
Ayant with food prepared using qurbani distributed by Islamic Relief
“I praise Allah for giving me what I have today.”
Despite the hardship and physical pain she endures, Ayant remains grateful. “Many Muslims around the world are living in such poverty and many are homeless, so what else can I say except those praising Allah for giving me what I have today.”
For people like Ayant, qurbani meat distributions provide both a nutritious meal and respite from suffering. “The meat pack for qurbani is a very good support for me, because I can have nutritious meals for quite a long period and, when I receive it, I feel much joy and expect something good to happen.”
Last year, Islamic Relief’s qurbani meat distribution package reached nearly 60,000 people in great need across Chechnya, including vulnerable families, orphans, people with disabilities and those displaced by war.
This year, we aim to reach more people than ever before, providing a lifeline and critical source of protein to those most in need.
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