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💬 14 Jul 2026: A sister with acute psychosis on JobSeeker is struggling to afford food and groceries. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 9 Jul 2026: $2,600 of Zakat distributed to a single mother facing eviction due to rent arrears in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 16 Jul 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a sister facing cancer and financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 9 Jul 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 17 Jul 2026: A single mother of seven is struggling with school fees, childcare, and debt. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 9 Jul 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 9 Jul 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in South East Queensland, QLD

💬 13 Jul 2026: A widow with three children cannot afford rent and groceries on her salary. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 9 Jul 2026: $1,796 of Zakat distributed to a sister facing eviction due to rent arrears in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 9 Jul 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 16 Jul 2026: An elderly couple on a bridging visa with no income urgently need bond assistance for housing. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 15 Jul 2026: A brother with disability lost his Centrelink payment and needs urgent support. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 16 Jul 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a sister facing homelessness in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 17 Jul 2026: A student chef with visa work limits and injuries needs help with debts and medical costs. Application from Tasmania

❤️ 9 Jul 2026: $2,239 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 9 Jul 2026: $2,800 of Zakat distributed to a family facing financial hardship due to injury and unemployment in Perth Region, WA

❤️ 9 Jul 2026: $350 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 16 Jul 2026: A family is struggling to afford food and essential medicine. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 16 Jul 2026: A mother of three in postpartum recovery faces eviction and utility disconnection while navigating divorce. Application from Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 15 Jul 2026: A pregnant mother fleeing family violence with her toddler needs emergency accommodation and food. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 9 Jul 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 9 Jul 2026: $1,590 of Zakat distributed to an asylum seeker facing eviction due to rent arrears in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 9 Jul 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a family facing financial hardship due to injury and unemployment in Perth Region, WA

❤️ 16 Jul 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Adelaide Region, SA

❤️ 9 Jul 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in Perth Region, WA

❤️ 9 Jul 2026: $400 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 16 Jul 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 13 Jul 2026: A brother needs help covering registration and compulsory insurance for his car. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 14 Jul 2026: A sister who recently embraced Islam is being discharged from hospital and urgently needs housing. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 13 Jul 2026: A widow from Afghanistan raising two children alone cannot afford their Islamic education fees. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 14 Jul 2026: A divorced sister who relocated for remarriage urgently needs food and daily essentials. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 16 Jul 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 9 Jul 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a brother recovering from heart surgery in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 16 Jul 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing homelessness in Australia

💬 14 Jul 2026: A sister fleeing violence is homeless after her car was robbed and needs housing urgently. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 15 Jul 2026: An elderly sister on a bridging visa needs help with rent, medical care, and medication. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 17 Jul 2026: A brother on JobSeeker with suspended payments urgently needs help with rent to avoid eviction. Application from Perth Region, WA

❤️ 9 Jul 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 16 Jul 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 13 Jul 2026: $200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in emergency shelter in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 15 Jul 2026: A father on a bridging visa cannot drive for medical reasons and urgently needs rent assistance. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 16 Jul 2026: $2,400 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Northern Territory

💬 14 Jul 2026: A father of two young children working as a delivery driver needs help repaying urgent housing debt. Application from Australian Capital Territory

❤️ 9 Jul 2026: $820 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 16 Jul 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 9 Jul 2026: $2,700 of Zakat distributed to a single mother caring for a child with special needs in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 9 Jul 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 17 Jul 2026: A sister on a protection visa urgently needs bond and rent to avoid homelessness this week. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 9 Jul 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Adelaide / Inner Western Suburbs, SA

❤️ 9 Jul 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 9 Jul 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a refugee family with young children in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 9 Jul 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a sister facing eviction due to rent arrears in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 9 Jul 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 30 Jun 2026: A father facing eviction after job loss and a car accident needs rent to secure custody of his son. Application from Northern Territory

💬 14 Jul 2026: A sister struggling with daily expenses needs help covering rent and utility bills. Application from Australia

❤️ 9 Jul 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother caring for a child with special needs in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 17 Jul 2026: A young sister on a protection visa needs bond and rent to avoid homelessness this week. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 16 Jul 2026: A brother on a bridging visa with depression cannot work and urgently needs food. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 16 Jul 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 9 Jul 2026: $1,740 of Zakat distributed to an elderly pensioner in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 13 Jul 2026: A brother in financial hardship with no government support urgently needs food. Application from Regional Victoria, VIC

❤️ 16 Jul 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 13 Jul 2026: A single mother of eighteen with a four-month-old baby cannot afford formula, nappies, or food. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 15 Jul 2026: A father and new permanent resident struggling to cover rent while driving Uber and seeking stable employment. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 16 Jul 2026: A brother and recent convert to Islam needs bond assistance to move out of unsafe housing. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 21 Jun 2026: A single woman who relocated for work needs food and essentials while awaiting her first pay. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 17 Jul 2026: A mother of four was abandoned by her husband and needs food and rent while awaiting asylum. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

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Ep 1: Know Your Zakat - Ebby vs Adam

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Ep 2: Know Your Zakat - Mujde vs Rolana

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Ep 3: Know Your Zakat - Waleed vs Suzan

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Ep 4: Know Your Zakat - Ramzy vs Adam

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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 7: Know Your Zakat - Khaled vs Sohail

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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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