This has become a common phenomenon especially when I, the mother, has custody of the children. It's still the responsibility of the father to take care financially of the children - irrespective of the custody issue.

Being a single mother is not easy – but being a single unemployed mother of five children is overwhelming - and the huge bills have to be met month after month!

I have no idea how it was that I heard of Darul Ihsan Humanitarian Centre – by the time I got to their office I had lost all hope that there would be some relief in my life.

Yet, within a little while of my meeting the welfare person of the centre I was not only given a hearing but was rendered the desperately needed assistance within a short period.

“Jazak Allah from my heart, I was really not expecting such a huge help. I am still in shock! May Almighty reward you and all in your office and keep all of you in good health and mind to keep on helping those in need AAMEEN.”

Your sister in Islam