in theory, and logically, Islamic aid organisations *should* be in non-Muslim countries where there are Muslims in need. because, in theory don’t Muslims in Muslim countries have ENTIRE MUSLIM GOVERNMENTS and the zakat of their ENTIRE MUSLIM NATION to help them?? so it is fallacious to reason that a Muslim aid organisation should not be present outside Muslim countries until no poor Muslims are left in Muslim countries. i think it should utilise its resources where it is likely to do the most good.

if those governments are doing a poor job, then additionally it may be that is the same reason why the aid organisations can’t do much either, since the government itself may be in the way (really, can we seriously dispute this reality?). it’s entirely reasonable to prioritise areas where your efforts are actually likely to be successful.

Sorry, the program is not taking place in Xingjang but the point remains that there are a lot of Muslims in China, many of whom are living in desperate poverty.

There are an estimated 50-200 million Muslims in China, and most of them are in Xingjang (where this Islamic Relief program is taking place).