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💬 6 Mar 2026: "Elderly family from Gaza in need of help with rent, medicine and transport." Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW.

❤️ 4 Mar 2026: $400 of Zakat given to a Gaza refugee who arrived with nothing but his clothes, for emergency food in Western Suburbs, VIC

💬 3 Mar 2026: Gazan brother injured and unable to work, wife and 2-year-old daughter in financial hardship in South Western Suburbs, NSW.

💬 2 Mar 2026: Sister fleeing family violence, referred by partner organisation, seeking emergency housing in Northern Suburbs, VIC.

❤️ 28 Feb 2026: $1,200 of Zakat given to a migrant family with no income after the husband returned from medical treatment in Southern Suburbs, NSW

💬 5 Mar 2026: Single mother with no family in Australia had cancer surgery today and her car has broken down. Southern Suburbs Brisbane, QLD.

💬 2 Mar 2026: "I am a new revert and was homeless with my son. I need help with the rental bond to move into my new home." Inner Western Suburbs, NSW.

💬 6 Mar 2026: Sister fleeing domestic violence, referred by a social worker, facing homelessness and trauma in South Eastern Suburbs, VIC.

❤️ 28 Feb 2026: $1,200 of Zakat given to a mother raising 2 children with epilepsy and mental health conditions in Southern Suburbs, NSW

💬 4 Mar 2026: "My husband had a liver transplant and needs full-time care. I am now the sole caregiver with no income." Western Suburbs, VIC.

❤️ 28 Feb 2026: $1,200 of Zakat given to a father whose 5 sons are memorising Quran full-time, for their tuition in Inner Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 5 Mar 2026: "Me and my 3 children are living in a tent in someone's garage." Urgent housing help needed in South Western Suburbs, NSW.

💬 3 Mar 2026: "I have no money for iftar and am eating only bread and tea." Urgent Ramadan food assistance needed in South Western Suburbs, NSW.

💬 2 Mar 2026: Family of 4 in rent and bill arrears during Ramadan, with children hoping for new Eid clothes. South Western Suburbs, NSW.

💬 4 Mar 2026: "I have been homeless with my 3-month-old son." Now offered social housing but has nothing to move in with. Northern Suburbs, VIC.

💬 4 Mar 2026: Syrian refugee family of 6 arrived mid-2025, overwhelmed by rent, medications and bills with no income. Southern Suburbs Perth, WA.

❤️ 28 Feb 2026: $2,564 of Zakat given to a single mother of 4 struggling after divorce with no child support, for rent in Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 28 Feb 2026: $2,021 of Zakat given to a brother diagnosed with cancer, ineligible for govt support, for rent in Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 28 Feb 2026: $2,500 of Zakat given to a brother on reduced workers' comp, for daily living costs in Inner Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 28 Feb 2026: $1,200 of Zakat given to a single mother of 4 young children to help secure accommodation bond in Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 28 Feb 2026: $3,000 of Zakat given to a homeless brother with no income, for furniture and emergency food support in Western Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 28 Feb 2026: $1,450 of Zakat given to a sister facing rent arrears, overdue utility bills and no food left in her home in Geelong, VIC

❤️ 4 Mar 2026: $900 of Zakat given to an unemployed sister helping fund her daughter's final-year university fees in Southern Suburbs, WA

❤️ 28 Feb 2026: $1,400 of Zakat given to a family in financial hardship, for food and clothing for their children in Inner Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 28 Feb 2026: $2,000 of Zakat given to a father of 3 rebuilding life after years of incarceration, for rent in South Eastern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 28 Feb 2026: $1,840 of Zakat given to a single sister carrying her father's $26,000 hospital bill while unemployed in Eastern Suburbs, VIC

💬 6 Mar 2026: "My husband cannot work and is not on Centrelink. We are struggling for food and medicine." Application from Geelong Suburbs, VIC.

❤️ 28 Feb 2026: $3,000 of Zakat given to a sister fleeing family violence, for emergency vehicle and safety support in Western Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 4 Mar 2026: $500 of Zakat given to a sister abandoned during divorce with only $345 left to her name, for groceries in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 6 Mar 2026: Mother of 4, one child has Down syndrome and a heart condition, urgently needs Ramadan support in South Western Suburbs, NSW.

💬 4 Mar 2026: Elderly cancer survivor who can no longer work, selling food in the community just to survive. Seeking daily living help, Regional VIC.

💬 5 Mar 2026: Afghan refugee single mother of 7, son made the national boxing team but the family has no income. Northern Suburbs, ACT.

💬 5 Mar 2026: Sister fleeing domestic violence with an AVO, left with no income and a young child to care for in North Western Suburbs, NSW.

❤️ 4 Mar 2026: $800 of Zakat given to a sister battling cancer and raising 3 children alone, for groceries in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 5 Mar 2026: "For 5 years I have been separated from my children. Now injured and unable to work." Seeking help in South Western Suburbs, NSW.

❤️ 4 Mar 2026: $6,200 of Zakat given to a father of 2 young babies in rent arrears after losing work for a month in Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 5 Mar 2026: Single mother of 4, two with special needs, cannot replace her broken fridge and washing machine in Outer Western Suburbs, VIC.

❤️ 28 Feb 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a sister for critical medication and health costs in Western Suburbs, VIC

💬 Feb 25, 2026: "Single mother and caregiver to children with mental health issues. Rejected for disability pension; needs urgent food assistance for Ramadan." Application from Western Suburbs, VIC

💬 Feb 25, 2026: "Single mother of two, facing severe financial hardship and medical conditions after escaping domestic violence." Application from Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 Feb 26, 2026: "Family facing financial hardship; husband works temporarily as a berry picker, income insufficient for basic necessities." Application from Regional NSW

💬 Feb 25, 2026: "Mother of 4 who fled an abusive husband. Currently in urgent need of safe accommodation and basic support for her children." Application from Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 27 Feb 2026: $1,500 of Zakat distributed for a family facing eviction due to medical hardship in Western Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 27 Feb 2026: $7,000 of Zakat distributed for a family facing urgent funeral debt in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 25 Feb 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed for a family’s essential furniture after relocating in Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 27 Feb 2026: $350 of Zakat distributed for a refugee family’s essential utility bills in South East Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 28 Feb 2026: $1,100 of Zakat distributed to a widow for overdue rent and grocery support in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 Feb 26, 2026: "International student dependant with a young child and another on the way, burdened by massive debt from home country." Application from South Australia

💬 Feb 28, 2026: "Sudanese refugee and courier facing overwhelming financial pressure, vehicle repairs, and delaying critical medical care." Application from Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 Feb 26, 2026: "Single mother in severe debt after urgently bringing daughter to Australia following father's death; struggling with basic costs." Application from Eastern VIC

❤️ 26 Feb 2026: $600 of Zakat distributed to a sister escaping domestic violence for safe housing in Southern Suburbs, WA

❤️ 27 Feb 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a homeless brother for emergency rent support in Inner City Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 26 Feb 2026: $100 of Sadaqah distributed to a sister needing essential grocery support in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 27 Feb 2026: $550 of Zakat distributed to a brother for emergency car repairs to maintain employment in Southern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 26 Feb 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed for a single mother’s emergency living expenses in Northern Suburbs, QLD

💬 Feb 26, 2026: "Young worker unable to work after a severe motorbike accident causing a concussion; urgently needs help with medical costs." Application from Regional NSW

❤️ 25 Feb 2026: $300 of Sadaqah for an asylum seeker’s urgent phone and internet bills in Western Suburbs, VIC

💬 Feb 27, 2026: "Assault victim unable to drive Uber. Currently 4 weeks in rent arrears, unable to pay bills, and in desperate need of food vouchers." Application from Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 28 Feb 2026: $450 of Zakat distributed for an elderly brother’s urgent home repairs in Eastern Suburbs, NSW

💬 Feb 25, 2026: "Unemployed Afghan refugee family struggling to cover essential living costs, as Centrelink payments are insufficient." Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 28 Feb 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed for a family’s bond payment to secure stable housing in South East Suburbs, QLD

❤️ 26 Feb 2026: $250 of Sadaqah to a brother for urgent transport to medical appointments in Northern Suburbs, SA

❤️ 25 Feb 2026: $900 of Zakat distributed to a student struggling with basic living costs in Inner City Suburbs, QLD

❤️ 25 Feb 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing sudden job loss and rent arrears in Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 Feb 25, 2026: "Single mother entirely responsible for her baby's expenses, receiving no financial support from overseas husband." Application from Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 26 Feb 2026: $400 of Zakat distributed to a sister for children's school essentials and clothing in Northern Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 27 Feb 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a brother with a disability for specialized equipment in Eastern Suburbs, WA

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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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