The deteriorating situation for the Rohingya in Burma has pushed Ummah Welfare Trust to launch a new appeal on their behalf.

Recent decades have been difficult for Muslims in Burma. Residing under a military junta, many endure a life of misery and abject poverty

The 'Rohingya' ethnic group in paticular have suffered. Seen as foreigners, they are denied freedom of movement, education, health treatment and even the opportunity to marry.

The worsening repression means that around one and a half million Muslims have fled to neighbouring countries, where sadly however their lives have still not improved.

Ummah Welfare Trust has been working in Burma for 10 years. The charity has rebuilt masjids and madrassahs; constructed homes; sponsored orphans and widows; installed hand pumps; and regularly distributed food provisions.

The charity currently runs an orphanage where both students and teachers are sponsored

• The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:
  

Zakah, Sadaqah and Lillah accepted.