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💬 13 Oct 2026: A widow with young children fleeing hardship needs furniture and appliances for her new rental home. Application from Australia

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family with a member with disability in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $811 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 13 Oct 2026: $1,300 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Australia

❤️ 13 Oct 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed to a widowed father with young children in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 13 Oct 2026: A father caring for his terminally ill wife and mother is struggling to support both households on Centrelink. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 12 Oct 2026: A brother who is unemployed has no savings and has fallen behind on rent by five weeks. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a family facing health challenges and unemployment in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $11,000 of Zakat distributed to a sister in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing homelessness in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 13 Oct 2026: A mother on a bridging visa without work rights needs urgent help with school fees to avoid losing enrolment. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 11 Oct 2026: A brother out of work and seeking employment urgently needs food assistance. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 14 Oct 2026: A student new to Australia is struggling to cover course fees after her loan was delayed. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 13 Oct 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a widowed mother with young children in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $100 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 13 Oct 2026: $717 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 13 Oct 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $1,666 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 13 Oct 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $300 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 14 Oct 2026: A refugee mother of four struggling with rent and debt while her husband studies needs urgent assistance. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 13 Oct 2026: A sister who lost her job due to hardship is in debt and urgently needs assistance. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 14 Oct 2026: A brother recovering from pulmonary embolisms cannot work and needs help with medical bills and rent. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 13 Oct 2026: $1,500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother facing eviction due to rent arrears in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 12 Oct 2026: A single mother with a baby on Centrelink cannot afford rent, utilities or groceries. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 23 Sep 2026: A brother recently released from prison is homeless and needs help with rent and essentials. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 12 Oct 2026: A young asylum seeker recovering from knee surgery needs help with food, medical bills, and rent. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

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

❤️ 6 Oct 2026: $449 of Zakat distributed to a family with a member with disability in Australia

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

❤️ 13 Oct 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 10 Oct 2026: A brother in casual work facing eviction needs help with rent arrears to avoid homelessness. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 13 Oct 2026: A sister with complex PTSD living on DSP cannot afford daily expenses after rent. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 13 Oct 2026: A mother of two on a bridging visa with no work rights needs a fridge urgently. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 14 Oct 2026: A family who lost all their belongings in a house fire urgently needs help to rebuild. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 14 Oct 2026: A mother fleeing domestic violence with three children needs urgent support for housing and essentials. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 6 Oct 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in Southern Suburbs, QLD

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a widowed mother with young children in Adelaide / Inner Western Suburbs, SA

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 13 Oct 2026: A brother in rent arrears while awaiting Jobseeker approval urgently needs help to avoid eviction. Application from Perth Region, WA

💬 13 Oct 2026: A brother recovering from a neck injury cannot work and is struggling to cover rent, bills, and food. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 6 Oct 2026: $200 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $1,500 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Adelaide Region, SA

❤️ 9 Oct 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 8 Oct 2026: A student unable to work on her visa moved for better opportunities but now cannot afford rent or food. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 12 Oct 2026: A brother who lost one of two jobs is behind on rent and facing eviction. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 28 Sep 2026: A brother with cancer is homeless after divorce and needs car registration to live safely. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 12 Oct 2026: A brother recovering from an accident with no income needs help with rent and food. Application from South Eastern Suburbs, VIC

💬 13 Oct 2026: A sister on a bridging visa with no work rights cannot afford her rent after her brother returned to India. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 13 Oct 2026: $2,020 of Zakat distributed to a widowed mother with young children in Melbourne Region, VIC

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

❤️ 13 Oct 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 16 Sep 2026: A student awaiting delayed scholarship funds has exhausted his savings and needs rent and food. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 13 Oct 2026: A single mother of three on Centrelink needs help with rent arrears and car repairs. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 14 Oct 2026: A sister struggling with bills and rent after her husband abandoned her following their divorce. Application from Northern Suburbs, SA

❤️ 13 Oct 2026: $900 of Zakat distributed to a family facing health challenges and unemployment in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 13 Oct 2026: A brother struggling with illness urgently needs assistance with medication costs. Application from Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 12 Oct 2026: A family newly arrived in Australia is struggling to cover rent and daily living expenses. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 12 Oct 2026: A brother on a bridging visa living in a garage cannot find stable work and needs food and clothing. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 6 Oct 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in 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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