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💬 17 May 2026: A brother experiencing severe mental health challenges urgently needs food and medical support. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 8 May 2026: $1,500 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 14 May 2026: $688 of Zakat distributed to a single mother caring for a child with special needs in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 16 May 2026: A father of three with a serious knee injury cannot work and needs help with rent and food. Application from Perth Region, WA

❤️ 8 May 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Australia

❤️ 8 May 2026: $1,300 of Zakat distributed to a family facing homelessness in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 14 May 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family escaping domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 8 May 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in Southern Suburbs, WA

❤️ 8 May 2026: $1,100 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 14 May 2026: A single parent with a sick child has lost their job and cannot afford rent. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 8 May 2026: $449 of Zakat distributed to a family caring for an elderly parent in financial hardship in Australia

❤️ 8 May 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 14 May 2026: $750 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 14 May 2026: A single mother of two is struggling to cover rent and bills while searching for suitable employment. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 14 May 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Adelaide Region, SA

❤️ 14 May 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a family of orphaned siblings rebuilding their lives in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 14 May 2026: A father on Centrelink with a wife unable to work due to visa restrictions needs food and bills support. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 8 May 2026: $2,924 of Zakat distributed to a brother recovering from heart surgery in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 8 May 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a single mother recovering from surgery facing homelessness in South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 13 May 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a family facing homelessness in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 16 May 2026: A couple expecting their first child need bond assistance after a significant rent increase. Application from Inner Northern Suburbs, QLD

❤️ 8 May 2026: $300 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 14 May 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 8 May 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in South Eastern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 8 May 2026: $2,080 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 17 May 2026: A single mother who is unemployed needs help with medical expenses. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 15 May 2026: A mother urgently needs help covering her son's medical bills. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 14 May 2026: $300 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 8 May 2026: $2,946 of Zakat distributed to a family with a member with disability in South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 8 May 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 16 May 2026: A single sister facing homelessness after temporary housing ended needs urgent accommodation. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 8 May 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 16 May 2026: A father caring for his toddler after fleeing domestic violence is struggling with rent. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 15 May 2026: A family of five on bridging visas facing eviction needs help with rent arrears and food. Application from Western Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 8 May 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 8 May 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 14 May 2026: $2,680 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 17 May 2026: A single mother who is unemployed needs help with medical expenses. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 8 May 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a refugee family with young children in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 8 May 2026: $300 of Zakat distributed to a sister with disability facing financial hardship in Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 8 May 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Adelaide / Inner Western Suburbs, SA

❤️ 8 May 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 8 May 2026: $10,000 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 8 May 2026: $2,200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 18 May 2026: A single mother approved for safe housing cannot afford removalist costs to relocate with her son. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 14 May 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 18 May 2026: A family new to Australia needs a refrigerator, furniture, and help with utility bills. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 14 May 2026: $2,400 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 8 May 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 14 May 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a family with a member with disability in Western Suburbs, VIC

💬 18 May 2026: A mother struggling with overdue bills cannot afford furniture or winter clothes for her children. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 18 May 2026: A student from a war struck country completing VCE cannot afford a laptop for her studies. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 8 May 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 8 May 2026: $4,000 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Australia

❤️ 14 May 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 14 May 2026: A mother caring for her terminally ill infant needs help with rental arrears to avoid eviction. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 14 May 2026: $1,800 of Zakat distributed to a single mother caring for a child with special needs in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 18 May 2026: A mother of three young children needs help with rent and essentials while her husband is between offshore jobs. Application from Perth Region, WA

❤️ 14 May 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 14 May 2026: $2,928 of Zakat distributed to a family with a member with disability in South East Queensland, QLD

💬 14 May 2026: A single mother of four, two with special needs, cannot afford car repairs after an emergency. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 8 May 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in Inner City Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 8 May 2026: $1,680 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 18 May 2026: A pregnant student and her husband need bond assistance after rent increased beyond their means. Application from Inner Northern Suburbs, QLD

💬 14 May 2026: A sister who left her marriage due to abuse has no family in Australia and urgently needs housing. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 8 May 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 14 May 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 15 May 2026: A single mother recovering from cancer after fleeing domestic violence needs help with bills and food. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 8 May 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a student facing financial hardship due to injury in South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 8 May 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 14 May 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother caring for a child with special needs in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 15 May 2026: An elderly sister on the aged pension cannot afford rent and critical medications for her health. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 8 May 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a family escaping domestic violence in Northern Suburbs, SA

💬 17 May 2026: A single mother of two is moving into independent housing after divorce and needs help with bond and essentials. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 14 May 2026: $400 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in Western Suburbs, VIC

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Ep 2: Know Your Zakat - Mujde vs Rolana

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Ep 5: Know Your Zakat - Iman vs Sumaiya

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Ep 6: Know Your Zakat - Saadiqa vs Nabila

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Ep 1: Wait, how many Zakat eligible categories are there?

Wait, how many Zakat eligible categories are there?

Ep 2: People in Australia are eligible for Zakat — and they have a RIGHT to it!

Did you know? People in Australia are eligible for Zakat — and they have a right to it!

Ep 3: WHAT! You're talking the gold, the cash money AND MY TIARA!!

WHAT! You're talking the gold, the cash money AND MY TIARA!!

Ep 4: But, what if people don't have gold and all they have is cold hard cash

But, what if people don't have gold and all they have is cold hard cash

Ep 5: Zakat anniversary — way more important than my wedding anniversary

Zakat anniversary — way more important than my wedding anniversary

Ep 6: 'Halal version of Robin Hood'

'Halal version of Robin Hood'

Ep 1 - The difference between Zakat and Sadaqah

Watch this video to learn about the differences between Zakat al-Mal, Zakat al-Fitr, and Sadaqah, which are often confused by many.

Ep 2 - Nisab and Zakat anniversary: What's that?

Watch this video to learn about what Nisab is and Zakat anniversary

Ep 3 - Zakat Calculator

Watch this video to learn about how to use our Zakat Calculator

Ep 4 - Zakat Recipients

Watch this video to learn about who are eligible to receive Zakat. You might be surprised!

Ep 5 - Missed Zakat

Watch this video to learn about what Missed Zakat is

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