Muslim group donates $10,000 to NSW firefighters as bushfires continue to rage

On Wednesday, representatives from United Muslims of Australia made the donation to firefighters at Wauchope on the state's Mid North Coast.

UMA public relations officer Ibrahim Dadoun said his group put out the call to its members during Friday prayers last week. "When we saw these bushfires had affected so many people and their livelihoods, we thought it was our obligation to go out and support them," Mr Dadoun told SBS News."We saw some streets signs that were completely melted. There was no more writing on them ... It was a horrifying scene to witness.

Nice work. Though why mention their faith?

It's great that more people are donating some of the needed funds, but NSWRFS shouldn't have to rely on donations, they should be fully funded by the NSW Government.

This is a beautiful gesture. But I get confused that you mention religion. So unnecessary. A great offering. We are all one.

lynlinking Analyze this

Not impressed.

Are Muslims the new women.

True blue Aussies! Thank you!

I hope Hillsong will at least match this.

Kind of odd that the Jewish Board of Deputies raised $24000 but doesn't get a headline.

That's great. However, why is the main story about Muslims when the article mentions that the Jewish community has raised 2.5 times that amount? No need to single out Muslims, there are many groups donating, and they're all awesome!

TheFeedSBS Meanwhile our prime minister is at the cricket & nsw parliament are preparing to pass legislation to make it all worse....all the while flaming racism

Muslims 1 Hillsong 0

Wonderful news, along with the MAA trucks delivering water and fodder to our needy farmers, they are punching above their weight. I am also hearing a rumour that 'the cheque's in the post' from Hillsong! Don't hold your breath 'Stralya.

Was wondering how long before a positive news story about the Muslim community contributing would be trashed by narrow minded idiots

Our Muslim community has been absolutely outstanding with their support of bushfire victims. Thank you. NSWbushfires nswpol auspol

MargeryCass Thank you.

jurylady5 This fantastic donation will go some way to counter the government ripping money out. Terrific, well done.

Would you report a christian group donated ? Or a jew? What a funny way of seperating people!!

How is this news? The only reason you’re reporting on it is because... they’re Muslim? So. What.

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