A massive earthquake has devastated the Marrakesh region of Morocco. In just a few short moments, thousands have lost their lives and many more have lost everything else.

The quake has been the most powerful in the region for over a century. Whole towns and villages have been turned to dust, and countless homes have become graves.

‘This Ummah of mine is one to which mercy is shown. It will have no punishment in the next world, but its punishment in this world will be trials, earthquakes and being killed.’ [Abu Dawud]

Banbury Madni Masjid has launched an urgent appeal to help the survivors recover. The charity is working with teams in Morocco who are already mobilising to reach them.

Make du’a for our brothers and sisters, and donate your Zakat, Sadaqah and Lillah to give them food, shelter and household supplies.