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For over 20 years, JMA has empowered communities through five pillars that strengthen lives, foster connection, and build a better future.

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Every pound you give changes lives

100% of your donation reaches those in genuine need. No admin fees deducted — our UK volunteers cover all operating costs so every penny goes directly to the families and individuals who need it most.

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Covers one month's medical treatment for an elderly person

"The support from JMA donors rebuilt our masjid and gave our children a safe place to learn. We make du'a for every donor."

— Community elder, Mankumban, Sri Lanka
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Est. 2002

We were displaced from Jaffna, but we never lost our responsibility to those who remained.

— JMA Founding Committee, 2002
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Our Story

Rooted in Sri Lanka. Working for Sri Lanka.

The Jaffna Muslim Association was founded in 2002 by members of the Jaffna Muslim Community who resettled in the United Kingdom following the civil conflict in Sri Lanka. Though they built new lives here, their hearts remained with the community they left behind.

Over two decades, JMA has channelled the generosity of the UK Community into tangible, lasting change — rebuilding masjids, sponsoring education, funding healthcare, and standing with families through emergencies. Every project is volunteer-run. Every penny reaches the ground.

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Mohamed Fazil Abdul Gaffoor — President, JMA

President

Mohamed Fazil
Abdul Gaffoor

Jaffna Muslim Association UK

A Message from our President

"Every pound entrusted to JMA carries with it the hope of a family in Jaffna. We treat that trust as sacred."

Bismillah. On behalf of the entire JMA committee, I want to express our deepest gratitude to every single donor, volunteer, and supporter who has stood with us over the past two decades. What we have achieved together is not the work of an organisation — it is the work of a community.

The Jaffna Muslim community has endured much. Displacement, loss, and hardship that most of us in the UK will never fully understand. But what has never wavered is the resilience and faith of our brothers and sisters on the ground — and the generosity of our community here in Britain who have never forgotten where they came from.

JMA exists as a bridge between two nations. Every project we deliver — every masjid rebuilt, every child educated, every family supported through hardship — is a testament to what becomes possible when a community unites behind a shared purpose. We remain committed to full transparency, grassroots delivery, and serving with the dignity that every beneficiary deserves.

I ask Allah to accept our efforts, bless our donors abundantly, and grant ease to every family we serve. Ameen.

Mohamed Fazil

Mohamed Fazil Abdul Gaffoor

President, Jaffna Muslim Association UK

Live Impact

22 years of real change

Every statistic represents a life improved, a family stabilised, a community rebuilt.

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Live Donations
Ahmed from London donated £50 to Education Fund2 min ago
Fatima from Manchester donated £100 to Masjid Reconstruction5 min ago
Ibrahim from Birmingham donated £25 to Orphan Support8 min ago
Amina from Leicester donated £250 to General Fund12 min ago
Yusuf from Coventry donated £50 to Education Fund15 min ago
Khadijah from Glasgow donated £75 to Healthcare Project19 min ago
Omar from Sheffield donated £100 to Masjid Reconstruction24 min ago
Zainab from Bristol donated £30 to Welfare Fund28 min ago
Ahmed from London donated £50 to Education Fund2 min ago
Fatima from Manchester donated £100 to Masjid Reconstruction5 min ago
Ibrahim from Birmingham donated £25 to Orphan Support8 min ago
Amina from Leicester donated £250 to General Fund12 min ago
Yusuf from Coventry donated £50 to Education Fund15 min ago
Khadijah from Glasgow donated £75 to Healthcare Project19 min ago
Omar from Sheffield donated £100 to Masjid Reconstruction24 min ago
Zainab from Bristol donated £30 to Welfare Fund28 min ago
Ahmed from London donated £50 to Education Fund2 min ago
Fatima from Manchester donated £100 to Masjid Reconstruction5 min ago
Ibrahim from Birmingham donated £25 to Orphan Support8 min ago
Amina from Leicester donated £250 to General Fund12 min ago
Yusuf from Coventry donated £50 to Education Fund15 min ago
Khadijah from Glasgow donated £75 to Healthcare Project19 min ago
Omar from Sheffield donated £100 to Masjid Reconstruction24 min ago
Zainab from Bristol donated £30 to Welfare Fund28 min ago

Zakat Calculator

Calculate & pay your Zakat

Zakat is one of the five pillars of Islam — an obligation to give 2.5% of your eligible wealth to those in need. JMA distributes Zakat directly to eligible families in Sri Lanka with full transparency.

What qualifies

Cash, gold, silver, business stock, investments, and money owed to you — held for one lunar year (Hawl).

Nisab threshold

Your total zakatable wealth must reach the Nisab (currently approx. £337) before Zakat becomes obligatory.

Who receives it

The eight categories defined in Surah At-Tawbah (9:60) — JMA focuses on the poor, the needy, and those in debt.

"Take from their wealth a charity by which you purify them and cause them increase."

— Surah At-Tawbah, 9:103

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Stories of Impact

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Education
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Fathima Nusrath

Mankumban, Jaffna

Age 14

I used to walk 4 kilometres to school in torn shoes. The scholarship from JMA donors gave me new books, a uniform, and the belief that I belonged there.

Healthcare
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Abdul Majeed

Vaddukkoddai, Jaffna

Age 67

My wife needed dialysis twice a week. We could not afford the transport. JMA arranged everything — they treated us with dignity, not pity.

Infrastructure
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Ummu Kulthum

Allaipiddy, Jaffna

Age 38

Our masjid roof collapsed in the rains. For two years we prayed outside. When JMA said they would rebuild it, we wept — it was not just a building, it was our home.

Welfare
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Mohamed Razeek

Chavakacheri, Jaffna

Age 52

After the floods took everything, I did not know how to feed my children. JMA arrived within days. I still cannot find the words.

Education
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Safiya Hassan

Kondavil, Jaffna

Age 29

I was the first woman in my family to sit A/Levels. JMA's scholarship meant my parents did not have to choose between my education and food.

Welfare
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Hussain Nizar

Manipay, Jaffna

Age 44

We lost our home in the 2021 floods. JMA rebuilt our roof and gave us furniture. My children sleep on a bed for the first time in two years.

Latest News

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Newsletter

Monthly Newsletter - June 2026

Introducing the First Digital Newsletter of the Jaffna Muslim Association (JMA) We are pleased to present the first digital newsletter of the Jaffna Muslim Association , United Kingdom (JMA- UK)—a new platform to connect our community, celebrate our shared heritage, and keep our members informed about the Association’s activities, initiatives, and achievements.

1 Sept 202615 min read
Newsletter

Monthly Newsletter - August 2026

This August edition brings you the latest updates on JMA’s activities and initiatives, including highlights from the President’s Diary and his recent visit to Sri Lanka. The visit provided valuable opportunities to engage with our community, understand local needs, strengthen relationships, and support JMA’s ongoing commitment to meaningful community development. We invite you to explore this edition and join us as we continue working together to serve, connect, and empower the Jaffna Muslim community.

1 Sept 202615 min read
Newsletter

Monthly Newsletter - July 2026

JMA-UK Board Holds Its First In-Person Meeting of 2026 The first in-person meeting of the Jaffna Muslim Association (JMA-UK) Board Members for 2026 was held on 14 June 2026 in Luton, chaired by President Mohamed Fazil Abdul Gaffoor. The meeting provided an opportunity to celebrate the successful completion of recent JMA projects, review ongoing initiatives, and strengthen teamwork among Board Members. Key responsibilities were also assigned in line with the Association’s Annual Plan, ensuring that upcoming activities and projects continue to progress effectively. The meeting reflected JMA-UK’s continued commitment to teamwork, accountability, community service, and achieving its goals for the year ahead.

1 Sept 202615 min read

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