As federal SNAP benefits face suspension amid the ongoing government shutdown, the Birmingham Islamic Society has pledged to deliver 35,000 meals to residents of Hoover who find themselves without food support. The meals, the Society says, will be available to any Hoover resident in need—no questions asked.
This is about humanity, said the Society’s leaders. In a statement, Dr. Nasim Uddin, President of the Birmingham Islamic Society, explained:
“Our faith teaches us that caring for our neighbors is not just encouraged—it is a fundamental obligation,” Dr. Uddin said. “The Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, taught us that ‘He is not a believer who eats his fill while his neighbor goes hungry.’ This principle guides our action today, and we serve all people because our faith is rooted in compassion for humanity.”…