Testimonials

I first found about Supporting Humanity in covid when my sister passed. I was contemplating how to go about arranging a funeral and had no knowledge as to what to do. The Imam at the hospital gave me Idris Patel’s number alhamdullilah he was amazing and informative. He guided me through all the paperwork and arranged the whole Janazah, alhamdullilah. I used Supporting Humanity again for my Mums Janazah and a few days again for my Dad’s Janazah. Each time the delivery of their service as been excellent and hassle free. I can’t thank them enough.

We definitely need to spread the word about all the amazing work they do and help raise donations for all the worthwhile causes they fund. As well as acting as funeral directors, they run Ghusl workshops, art therapy for kids and adults, have an elderly get together every Thursday and in Ramadhan raise money from bake sales and restauranslts providing food for iftar and so much more. Please inform your families and friends and help the variety of assistance given under the umbrella of Supporting Humanity.

I was very reluctant to join the class as I felt embarrassed, I had not kept in shape and the last time I had participated in any kind of group exercise was during PE at school, which was many decades ago!

I was encouraged to attend by my daughter, who had joined a few months ago and was finding it really beneficial. She reassured me that it was a safe place with no judgement, ladies only and is attended by all abilities and ages.

I am so glad I did! I have being going since the new year and I LOVE it!

The class has a very friendly vibe, a great instructor Nasim and volunteer Salma is always ready to greet you a with a smile at the door.

I really enjoy the yoga and breathing exercises, and the spiritual element, relaxation and weekly quotes are so inspiring, I find myself reflecting back on them during the week and I am definitely beginning to feel more relaxed and fitter.

Please continue providing such an essential and beneficial service to the community.

Thank you and may the Almighty Allah reward you all abundantly for your continued dedication to the community.

I extend my deepest gratitude to Idris and his team for the compassionate care they provided our late grandmother, from the moment of her passing until her final farewell. When our beloved grandmother passed away at home, we reached out to Supporting Humanity after hours, at a time when local mosques were unavailable, and they responded without hesitation. They ensured she was laid to rest with the utmost dignity and respect. Idris was meticulous in upholding Islamic etiquettes and thoughtfully guided the female family members on the proper, respectful preparations for her transportation. Throughout the entire process, he remained in close contact with me, offering unwavering support and reassurance until the day of the funeral. From the bottom of my heart, I cannot thank him and his dedicated team enough.

JazaakAllahu khair. I am so very, very grateful to you for everything you are doing for Sister P*****. Her story is truly tragic and she suffered so much in life and particularly in the few months before her death. I couldn’t be there for her then, but I want to do what I can for her now inshaaAllah.

Once the janaza is over and I’ve had a bit of time to process everything and grieve inshaaAllah.

May Allah bless you and your loved ones infinitely for all that you do for everyone and grant you the best of this life and the next. May He ease your journey to Jannah when the time comes and grant you ease in everything just as you have granted myself and Sister P***** ease this week. Aameen!

Salam brother Idris. I want to thank you for today. Your maner, professionalism and kindness touched us all. You made those final moments at home calming and comforting. I appreciate you encouraging my mother to participate and help you wrap my father. The entirely family after you left the house with my father were at ease and my mother said you felt like her own son, she said the way you spoke to her and the entire family reminds her of her husband, your demeanour made us all relaxed and we know our father is in great hands with Supporting Humanity.

I am the granddaughter of ******, who passed away in Colchester. She passed away in December, and she has no family or friends in the UK. Colchester Hospital contacted Gardens of Peace, after speaking to Gardens of Peace (Mr. ********) they gave my number to Idris, he contacted me in Malaysia.

We have no family, no money, and my Gran had been in the hospital for five weeks after passing. That is all I told Brother Idris, and he went quiet, i think he cry, i can hear the emotion in his voice. He then asked me to send the details he needed and assured me that he would liaise with the hospital. He also asked for permission to arrange a Muslim funeral and burial at Gardens of Peace.

Wallahi, Allah is great. I had been praying and crying for help, wondering what would happen to my Gran and her body. Within hours, Brother Idris collected her, and by the next day, she was buried with dignity. I cannot explain the pain and helplessness I felt for five weeks, and within just one day, someone I had never met helped us and took care of everything. Allah answered my prayers.

Brother, I will never forget what you have done for my Gran and for me. I pray that Allah grants you and your family the highest ranks in Jannat. When you contacted me, I looked into your charity and saw all the beautiful work you do. I pray that Allah gives you endless barakah in your life and all your work.

You were truly chosen to help my Gran, and the fact that you did everything without even asking for money is something I will never forget. My only wealth is my duas for you and your family, but if I had money, I would give it all to help you and the people you support.

I remember what you said, Pray for all the Ummah and peace. I now have a brother in London who i have never met.

May Allah bless you always. You will forever be in my prayers.