Muslim Community Brings 5 Trucks Of Supplies And Cooks Meals For Exhausted Firefighters In Australia
The current bushfires in New South Wales and Victoria were recently declared the largest forest fires in Australia’s history. What first started off as a local problem now has caught the entire world’s attention due to its epic proportions and desperate need for help.
A recent Bored Panda article on the topic can fill you in on how devastating the bushfires have been thus far. Many initiatives were launched to help with the seemingly unstoppable bushfires, with one of the most notable being Celeste Barber’s Facebook Fundraiser, which has managed to raise 31 million dollars from over a million people worldwide, with thousands of other organizations also raising millions for the cause.
A Newport Muslim community, together with Human Appeal, provided aid to Johnsonville firefighters & locals
Image credits: Human Appeal International
The entire world has come together to treat the open wound that is the Australian bushfires, including the Australian Islamic Center from Newport, Victoria in collaboration with Human Appeal International. The two have recently come together to provide aid to the exhausted firefighters of Johnsonville, Victoria. Bored Panda got in touch with the Australian Islamic Center who were more than happy to elaborate on the story.
Image credits: Human Appeal International
On January 3rd, a community of Muslims from Newport, an inner suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, traveled nearly 4 hours eastward, toward the bushfire front near Johnsonville, with 5 trucks worth of supplies like food and water to help the local fire brigade and community fight off the wildfires.
“Last Thursday, we came together and decided that we needed to do something for those affected by the bushfires,” explained a representative of the Australian Islamic Center. “Having formed a strong relationship with our local firefighters, the Melbourne Fire Brigade (MFB), we reached out to them and asked what’s the best possible way we can help. They said that we can help by distributing goods and raising funds. That’s when we got the ball rolling and launched our bushfire appeal.”
5 trucks worth of supplies like food & water were dispatched to the town near the wildfire front
Image credits: Human Appeal International
They continued: “We reached out to the community via social media and personal messages, asking them to donate whatever they can. Within 48 hours, we have managed to fill 5 truck-loads of much-needed items. All donated items were brand new and covered all areas of necessity: female hygiene products, water bottles, milk, baby wipes, fruit, and much more.”
Many towns, villages, and smaller communities are struggling to survive as the bushfires cut off food and water supply routes. This is on top of the immense air pollution causing health problems and the ever increasing heat that gives no relief for many Australians.
Image credits: Human Appeal International
The Australian Islamic Center, in collaboration with Human Appeal International, has recently launched an initiative called the National Bushfire Emergency Appeal, which aims to provide relief for Australians who have lost their homes to the fires, as well as to support local communities in battling the disaster.
Since the bushfires have cut off food & water routes, such communities are left without much supplies to survive
Image credits: Human Appeal International
Besides the supplies distributed, the Muslim community also organized a barbecue for the local communities. There are reports that since many locals were not sufficiently ready for the coming fires, they may have been starving for anywhere up to 48 hours at this point.
“We also had a sausage sizzle on Friday noon and raised $1500,” explained a representative of the Australian Islamic Center. “Our volunteers stayed up till 12:30am on Saturday (4th of January) sorting the donated items and loading them onto the trucks. That same Saturday at 3am, our volunteers embarked on their journey to distribute the aid.”
Image credits: Human Appeal International
“The first destination was at Johnsonville Fire Brigade, where they cooked up breakfast for 150 fire fighters,” elaborated the Australian Islamic Center. “Then they were escorted by the MFB to the affected areas where those who had evacuated their homes were residing. Our team has set up another cookout and called all to eat. They had a variety of meals including lamb and chicken kebab, beef sausages, and minced meat. They also had sweet and savory items.”
They continued: “The aid was distributed to different locations, with a guide from the MFB. The team worked throughout the day unloading the goods at these drop off locations. The volunteers worked tirelessly from 3am till 11pm that day.”
At the moment, over 15M acres of land have been ravaged by the fires in New South Wales & Victoria
Image credits: Human Appeal International
When asked about the current situation with the bushfires and what were some of the challenges the Australian Islamic Center had to face during their initiative, they had this to say: “The situation of the bushfires is worsening. The fires haven’t affected our area—they are happening out in the country areas. The biggest challenge for us is seeing our brothers and sisters going through so much pain, it really cuts deep. The only thing we can do is to have hope and pray for rain.”
As of this article, the bushfires have already ravaged 15 million acres of land in New South Wales and Victoria, destroying nearly 1,800 homes and causing 22 deaths. The fires have not yet been stopped, so these figures are expected to rise.
Firefighters as well as volunteers, local communities, and the aforementioned heroes have been giving their all and working around the clock to help alleviate the effects of the bushfires. You can also help by donating to the National Bushfire Emergency Appeal, which currently accepts money donations as well as food and non-food supplies.
Here’s the Australian Islamic Center Community and Human Appeal unloading supplies from the 5 trucks
Video Credits: Human Appeal International
Fire affected areas also extended their thanks to for all the help
Video Credits: Human Appeal International
I couldn't care 2 hoots what religion they are- that they are helping is enough. Generosity and heling those in need (charity) should be second nature to any decent human being. You shouldn't need a religion to back it up. I am sure it is greatly appreciated.
I agree that religion shouldn't play a part in helping and generosity should be the focus, however, where I live in the United States, any religion besides Christianity is looked down on and other religions are portrayed as money hungry or culturally racists. So, sadly, showing any religion or people being helpful, kills any perception of hatred that others may try to spew.
Load More Replies...Why does BP have the need to highlight a persons race, sex, sexuality or religion?!
Muslims are often prortrayed as "the enemy" and many people, including BP and it's members, want to show not everyone is the same regardless the religion you follow. Just like regular christians you might enconunter everyday, and the ones that pray for gay people to die. Get the idea?
Load More Replies...Shame on you Glory! My Islam is peaceful and loving. I am Muslim, I want nothing but good for everyone on earth, I am queer, and I know Allah even loves jerks like you. The people who destroyed the twin towers were not true Muslims, they were evil, evil people who twisted the sacred words of god for their own nefarious purposes. To show you Muslims are good, I forgive you. It must be difficult and sad to live hating an entire religion of people. Also, please know I do not want Glory to feel bad. You deserve love and support. I am so so sorry for what you are going through. Take care friends
I hope glorytherainwing evolves. When people speak against religion, I point out that political ideologies can be pretty destructive, too. The good/bad of religion is pretty much based on what people get out of it: spirituality and humanity to others or dogma and excuses to do wrong to others. The churches that march in my town's pride parade are poles apart from right-wing dominionists. (Muslims and Jews march in Pride, too :) )
Load More Replies...It doesn’t matter whatever religion, race or gender helps, the only thing that matters is that someone is doing something.
Sadly a lot of people want to help, but do things that are not helpful. So this impresses me a lot. For example people donate goods have caused problems in at least one town. As goods have to be sorted. And who is going to do that? And where is this stuff going to be kept meanwhile? .... and who is going to take not-needed-stuff away to an opshop outside of danger zone, to be sold to raise money that will help? Remembering that transport is very difficult when the next day all the roads are cut off again. _______ Also Islamophobia is a real and dangerous thing in Australia. So this article is helping on two fronts.
Load More Replies...Compassion and empathy isn't a zero sum game. This article can exist without taking away from any of the other groups or citizens who have risen to the occasion, and quite frankly the number of bigoted comments in response only proves why this article exists and why it's neccessary. I'm American, I remember 9/11 just fine, but I *also* remember my childhood Muslim friend whose entire family was welcoming and warm. She was the only person willing to be friends with the wierd, pariah kid. None of those "good Christian kids" did anything except ostracize and humiliate me on a daily basis. Everyone could see I was hurting, but she was the only one who cared. In this country it's "good Christians" who put kids in cages, infringe on bodily autonomy, campaign to strip healthcare and food for the most vulnerable and walk past the hungry like they don't exist. Christians have done me personally more harm than any Muslim. Shall I hate Christians now? By these comments, apparently yes.
So many different organisations and groups are reaching out to help, why only highlight celebrities and muslims? What about the countless churches and christian organisations that have opened their doors and wallets and reached out to help as well? It's wonderful what these people have done but they're not the only ones who deserve recognition.
Because they have had the most negative press and instead or retreating from that they are going out to help others who are different from themselves and who have ridiculed them. Other organizations, Christian and otherwise are also free to post their efforts here.
Load More Replies...Sergio neglected an important distinction with gays and religion. Yes, Christians may indeed think bad thoughts about gays and harmed them IN THE PAST. But some Islamists literally kill them, routinely, TODAY.
So do some Christians. Both religions are Abrahamic and have an incredible amount of similarities. The Christian religion talks of killing people who don't "follow the rules" as much as the Islamic. Most people try and take the positive from their religion, but the zealot goes further and puts himself as executioner and enforcer. If you put two zealots from different religions together you'll find they're very similar and it's only slight differences of dogma between them. Anyone who seeks to subjugate another is not practicing peace and love. Go love one another no matter your religion. More love less hate and judgement.
Load More Replies...There is a thing beyond the religion, race and nationality: Humanity. My heart blooms to see these sincere acts. Thank you!
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Wow For everyone asking “why are they highlighting that they are Muslim” ITs BECAUSE MUSLIMS SET THE FIRES AND THEY ARE DOING DAMAGE CONTROL. And the rest of you a*s kissers, STILL, STILL you drivel on about peace, love and “haters” like me. YOU should be scorched to the fence, dead, instead of that poor kangaroo. YOU die for you DIE-versity. ONE BILLION ANIMALS AND COUNTING So I’m forced to tolerate the intolerable! You people just don’t wake up Yes peace and understanding are going to get people that hate you so much that they set your CONTINENT on fire to stop being savages, and is totally worth enduring so 10 nice Muslims can cook those firefighters food, And you can feel good about yourself when you call me a “hater” One billion animals but at least you’re not rasict.
This is incredible and generous. A lot of "volunteers" are unemployed and there's a huge flap that the current Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, hasn't granted reprieve from job-seeking requirements. Thousands of Aussies have had their unemployment benefits cut off for not submitting the requisite number of job applications.
People on here are like, why is the fact that they are muslim highlighted? But no one asks this question when a muslim is reported to have done a crime. The news screams the fact that the person was muslim, and people say nothing. I'll tell you why it's highlighted here. Because muslims get so much hate and the good things they do go unnoticed and disregarded. Posts like these may help some people open their eyes and realize that everything has a good and bad side to it. No group of people is entirely bad. There can be bad ones among them, but not all of them are the same
Interesting. Where do you live? I'm in NY USA, and the media RARELY reports the perpetrator's religion or ethnicity, especially when it's a minority.
Load More Replies...See? Everyone comes together to help each other. And we have these kids claiming it's all arson by Muslim extremists. **THIS IS NOT ARSON**
Aussies, supporting Aussies, in times of crisis. THIS is why I love this country so much. While I'm so devastated by the destruction & loss caused by the fires, I am so utterly proud of how our community (intentional use of the singular) has come together to support one another. <3 <3 <3
That's a good thing. It would be better If they could prevent their children from setting the fire.
What a wonderful group of people coming together to help each other. I hope the world takes a page from their book and can learn to get together and get along.
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These are the people who have made Australia their new home. They are they ones who are welcome.
A lot of Christian communities helped as well but I suppose they didn’t warrant a mention.
Yes, you're full of hatred. I feel bad for you for having the need to complain about something so beautiful as a community that helps each other. Racist much, I presume.
Load More Replies...As an American I do NOT stand by your statement. It is a very naive thing to say.
Load More Replies...I couldn't care 2 hoots what religion they are- that they are helping is enough. Generosity and heling those in need (charity) should be second nature to any decent human being. You shouldn't need a religion to back it up. I am sure it is greatly appreciated.
I agree that religion shouldn't play a part in helping and generosity should be the focus, however, where I live in the United States, any religion besides Christianity is looked down on and other religions are portrayed as money hungry or culturally racists. So, sadly, showing any religion or people being helpful, kills any perception of hatred that others may try to spew.
Load More Replies...Why does BP have the need to highlight a persons race, sex, sexuality or religion?!
Muslims are often prortrayed as "the enemy" and many people, including BP and it's members, want to show not everyone is the same regardless the religion you follow. Just like regular christians you might enconunter everyday, and the ones that pray for gay people to die. Get the idea?
Load More Replies...Shame on you Glory! My Islam is peaceful and loving. I am Muslim, I want nothing but good for everyone on earth, I am queer, and I know Allah even loves jerks like you. The people who destroyed the twin towers were not true Muslims, they were evil, evil people who twisted the sacred words of god for their own nefarious purposes. To show you Muslims are good, I forgive you. It must be difficult and sad to live hating an entire religion of people. Also, please know I do not want Glory to feel bad. You deserve love and support. I am so so sorry for what you are going through. Take care friends
I hope glorytherainwing evolves. When people speak against religion, I point out that political ideologies can be pretty destructive, too. The good/bad of religion is pretty much based on what people get out of it: spirituality and humanity to others or dogma and excuses to do wrong to others. The churches that march in my town's pride parade are poles apart from right-wing dominionists. (Muslims and Jews march in Pride, too :) )
Load More Replies...It doesn’t matter whatever religion, race or gender helps, the only thing that matters is that someone is doing something.
Sadly a lot of people want to help, but do things that are not helpful. So this impresses me a lot. For example people donate goods have caused problems in at least one town. As goods have to be sorted. And who is going to do that? And where is this stuff going to be kept meanwhile? .... and who is going to take not-needed-stuff away to an opshop outside of danger zone, to be sold to raise money that will help? Remembering that transport is very difficult when the next day all the roads are cut off again. _______ Also Islamophobia is a real and dangerous thing in Australia. So this article is helping on two fronts.
Load More Replies...Compassion and empathy isn't a zero sum game. This article can exist without taking away from any of the other groups or citizens who have risen to the occasion, and quite frankly the number of bigoted comments in response only proves why this article exists and why it's neccessary. I'm American, I remember 9/11 just fine, but I *also* remember my childhood Muslim friend whose entire family was welcoming and warm. She was the only person willing to be friends with the wierd, pariah kid. None of those "good Christian kids" did anything except ostracize and humiliate me on a daily basis. Everyone could see I was hurting, but she was the only one who cared. In this country it's "good Christians" who put kids in cages, infringe on bodily autonomy, campaign to strip healthcare and food for the most vulnerable and walk past the hungry like they don't exist. Christians have done me personally more harm than any Muslim. Shall I hate Christians now? By these comments, apparently yes.
So many different organisations and groups are reaching out to help, why only highlight celebrities and muslims? What about the countless churches and christian organisations that have opened their doors and wallets and reached out to help as well? It's wonderful what these people have done but they're not the only ones who deserve recognition.
Because they have had the most negative press and instead or retreating from that they are going out to help others who are different from themselves and who have ridiculed them. Other organizations, Christian and otherwise are also free to post their efforts here.
Load More Replies...Sergio neglected an important distinction with gays and religion. Yes, Christians may indeed think bad thoughts about gays and harmed them IN THE PAST. But some Islamists literally kill them, routinely, TODAY.
So do some Christians. Both religions are Abrahamic and have an incredible amount of similarities. The Christian religion talks of killing people who don't "follow the rules" as much as the Islamic. Most people try and take the positive from their religion, but the zealot goes further and puts himself as executioner and enforcer. If you put two zealots from different religions together you'll find they're very similar and it's only slight differences of dogma between them. Anyone who seeks to subjugate another is not practicing peace and love. Go love one another no matter your religion. More love less hate and judgement.
Load More Replies...There is a thing beyond the religion, race and nationality: Humanity. My heart blooms to see these sincere acts. Thank you!
quran sarif in bangla translation surah quraish bangla translation | সূরা কুরাইশ | Noor
Wow For everyone asking “why are they highlighting that they are Muslim” ITs BECAUSE MUSLIMS SET THE FIRES AND THEY ARE DOING DAMAGE CONTROL. And the rest of you a*s kissers, STILL, STILL you drivel on about peace, love and “haters” like me. YOU should be scorched to the fence, dead, instead of that poor kangaroo. YOU die for you DIE-versity. ONE BILLION ANIMALS AND COUNTING So I’m forced to tolerate the intolerable! You people just don’t wake up Yes peace and understanding are going to get people that hate you so much that they set your CONTINENT on fire to stop being savages, and is totally worth enduring so 10 nice Muslims can cook those firefighters food, And you can feel good about yourself when you call me a “hater” One billion animals but at least you’re not rasict.
This is incredible and generous. A lot of "volunteers" are unemployed and there's a huge flap that the current Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, hasn't granted reprieve from job-seeking requirements. Thousands of Aussies have had their unemployment benefits cut off for not submitting the requisite number of job applications.
People on here are like, why is the fact that they are muslim highlighted? But no one asks this question when a muslim is reported to have done a crime. The news screams the fact that the person was muslim, and people say nothing. I'll tell you why it's highlighted here. Because muslims get so much hate and the good things they do go unnoticed and disregarded. Posts like these may help some people open their eyes and realize that everything has a good and bad side to it. No group of people is entirely bad. There can be bad ones among them, but not all of them are the same
Interesting. Where do you live? I'm in NY USA, and the media RARELY reports the perpetrator's religion or ethnicity, especially when it's a minority.
Load More Replies...See? Everyone comes together to help each other. And we have these kids claiming it's all arson by Muslim extremists. **THIS IS NOT ARSON**
Aussies, supporting Aussies, in times of crisis. THIS is why I love this country so much. While I'm so devastated by the destruction & loss caused by the fires, I am so utterly proud of how our community (intentional use of the singular) has come together to support one another. <3 <3 <3
That's a good thing. It would be better If they could prevent their children from setting the fire.
What a wonderful group of people coming together to help each other. I hope the world takes a page from their book and can learn to get together and get along.
THE POWER OF HERBAL MEDICINE TO CURE ANY HUMAN DISEASES It's a pleasure for me to write this testimony about how i got my Genital Herpes cured a month ago. i have been reading so many comments of some people who were cured from various diseases by Dr .Hazim, but i never believed them. I was hurt and depressed so I was too curious and wanted to try Dr. Hazim , then i contacted him through his email when i contact him, he assured me 100% that he will heal me, i pleaded with him to help me out. My treatment was a great success, he healed me just as he promised. he sent me his medication and ask me to go for check up after 21 days of taking the medication. i agreed with him i took this medication and went for check up after 21 days of the treatment, To my greatest surprise my result came out negative after the treatment, I'm very happy that i was cured and been healthy again. I waited for 3 weeks to be very sure if I was completely healed before writing this testimony. I did another blo
These are the people who have made Australia their new home. They are they ones who are welcome.
A lot of Christian communities helped as well but I suppose they didn’t warrant a mention.
Yes, you're full of hatred. I feel bad for you for having the need to complain about something so beautiful as a community that helps each other. Racist much, I presume.
Load More Replies...As an American I do NOT stand by your statement. It is a very naive thing to say.
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