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❤️ 7 Sep 2026: $200 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in Southern Suburbs, QLD

💬 10 Sep 2026: A husband separated from his wife's family and unable to work on a visitor visa needs temporary accommodation. Application from Adelaide Region, SA

💬 14 Sep 2026: A widow with children on a partner visa lost her sponsor and has no access to income support. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 10 Sep 2026: A mother of two fleeing family violence is struggling to cover rent, bills, and food. Application from South Eastern Suburbs, VIC

💬 21 Aug 2026: A father with health issues and two children needs bond and rent to secure housing after homelessness. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 4 Sep 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed to a refugee family with young children in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 11 Sep 2026: A brother experiencing homelessness for 15 years needs rent and furniture for his new unit. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 4 Sep 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 9 Sep 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

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

💬 11 Sep 2026: A mother fleeing family violence on a protection visa cannot afford food after paying rent. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 10 Sep 2026: A single mother fleeing violence with a son with autism needs help with food, medical bills, and rent. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 4 Sep 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 10 Sep 2026: A sister unable to work due to illness needs help to cover her rent. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

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

💬 14 Sep 2026: A female student without work rights needs help with rent, food, and transport after university support ended. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 11 Sep 2026: $3,600 of Zakat distributed to a family facing homelessness in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 10 Sep 2026: A brother on disability support unable to work needs help with rent and hospital bills. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 4 Sep 2026: $2,800 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 4 Sep 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Adelaide / Inner Western Suburbs, SA

❤️ 4 Sep 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a sister facing homelessness in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 10 Sep 2026: A mother struggling with rent, utilities, and essential expenses for her children needs urgent support. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 4 Sep 2026: $2,120 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 14 Sep 2026: A brother supporting his wife and unwell mother is struggling with mounting debts and bills. Application from Adelaide Region, SA

❤️ 4 Sep 2026: $15,000 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Australia

💬 14 Sep 2026: A father without work for nine months is struggling with debt and cannot cover basic family expenses. Application from Adelaide Region, SA

❤️ 9 Sep 2026: $2,200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 14 Sep 2026: A family facing temporary income loss while a mother is overseas needs urgent help with rent and car repairs. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 14 Sep 2026: A mother fleeing domestic violence needs urgent help with rent, transport, and food for her children. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 9 Sep 2026: $200 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 9 Sep 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Perth Region, WA

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

💬 14 Sep 2026: A mother of two urgently needs bond and rent after a sudden separation while overseas. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 13 Sep 2026: A mother of two is struggling with bills and medical costs while her husband battles cancer and cannot work. Application from Australia

❤️ 4 Sep 2026: $352 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 11 Sep 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Adelaide Region, SA

💬 13 Sep 2026: A family in Western Australia needs assistance with rent, food, and bills. Application from Perth Region, WA

❤️ 4 Sep 2026: $2,500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 10 Sep 2026: A parent struggling financially needs help with essential supplies for the children. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 4 Sep 2026: $1,500 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 9 Sep 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing homelessness in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 4 Sep 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 4 Sep 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 14 Sep 2026: A single mother of two on Centrelink without child support cannot afford Islamic school fees. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 20 Aug 2026: A young man on a bridging visa with no work rights is homeless and needs bond assistance. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 4 Sep 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a refugee family with young children in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 14 Sep 2026: A brother injured at work and unable to produce hormones needs help with medical costs and living expenses. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 14 Sep 2026: A pregnant sister who is homeless is struggling to afford food and shelter. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

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

❤️ 9 Sep 2026: $750 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 14 Sep 2026: A widow struggling with rent arrears since her husband's death needs assistance with overdue payments. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 14 Sep 2026: A family on a temporary visa used credit for their daughter's tuition and is now behind on rent. Application from Tasmania

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

❤️ 4 Sep 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a family escaping domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 11 Sep 2026: A brother unable to work due to mental health challenges has no income for living expenses or bills. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 4 Sep 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a sister facing financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 11 Sep 2026: A brother who recently lost his job is seeking work but cannot cover essential living expenses. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 12 Sep 2026: A sister recovering from surgery and grieving her father's loss needs help with removalist costs and essentials. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

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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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