{"_id":"668da0700b76658b4c23373e","title":"How can one try to get Halal meat if in a difficult financial situation?","question":"I am struggling financially and live on my own. I do not have any family or friends nearby and basically work paycheck to paycheck as I am a full time student as well. Halal meat is so expensive for me and i can barely afford it. I budget everything every week and barely have enough money for food.  don’t qualify for any type of assistance. What is the best thing to do to make sure I maintain eating Halal meat and products? I am sort of ashamed to ask for help or go to a food bank as other sisters have laughed at me in the past.","answer":"May Allah bless you with patience, gratitude, and financial relief. First of all, take a moment to cherish these times because when we are in need, our ego is subdued, offering us a great opportunity to build a deeper connection with our Lord. These days will not last; when you graduate and start earning, you will no longer feel needy, your ego will grow, and it will be harder to maintain the connection you once had. Those who are God-fearing and have experienced both poverty and wealth often say that the most spiritually connected they have ever felt was when they were poor and had little of this material world.\n\nThat said, do your best to budget your expenses and do not be ashamed to seek zakat assistance. Zakat is not a hand-out; it is a financial obligation upon the rich. It is not an act of generosity, so there should be no shame in asking for it. Remember, asking for help is not a sign of weakness but a step towards maintaining your well-being. Do no hesitate to ask for help and keep your financial situation private.\n\nRegarding meat, there isn't a significant price difference between halal and non-halal, especially with chicken. Eat less of it if necessary and focus on consuming foods that have high nutritional value.","tags":[{"_id":"668d9fea0b76658b4c2328f2","tag":"Contemporary Life: Food and Medicine","count":54},{"_id":"668d9ffb0b76658b4c232ae7","tag":"Zabiha","count":10}],"createdOn":"2024-07-09T20:41:20.415Z"}