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💬 26 Apr 2026: A brother facing serious illness has large hospital debt and ongoing medical costs he cannot afford. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 22 Apr 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges in Illawarra Region, NSW

❤️ 22 Apr 2026: $1,570 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 22 Apr 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a refugee family with young children in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 22 Apr 2026: $2,970 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges in South East Queensland, QLD

💬 23 Apr 2026: A nursing student sister whose husband had work hours cut is struggling to cover rent and utility bills. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 24 Apr 2026: A client with chronic anaemia urgently needs medical treatment that cannot wait for the public hospital. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 23 Apr 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Perth Region, WA

❤️ 23 Apr 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a student facing financial hardship in Inner City Suburbs, VIC

💬 23 Apr 2026: A separated single mother of two young children awaiting her spouse visa has no Centrelink and needs rent support. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 23 Apr 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family facing homelessness in Perth Region, WA

💬 24 Apr 2026: A single mother of a nine-month-old facing eviction is in rent arrears and borrowing to afford food. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 26 Apr 2026: A sister escaping family violence again is alone on a bridging visa with no Centrelink and rising costs. Application from Regional Victoria, VIC

❤️ 23 Apr 2026: $1,300 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 22 Apr 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 22 Apr 2026: $3,000 of Zakat distributed to a family escaping domestic violence in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 22 Apr 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 24 Apr 2026: A single mother with a young daughter has been abandoned by her husband after escaping family violence. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 22 Apr 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 24 Apr 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a refugee family with young children in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 22 Apr 2026: $2,500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 22 Apr 2026: $4,000 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 22 Apr 2026: $5,000 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 24 Apr 2026: A sister with chronic health conditions cannot stretch her Centrelink income to cover medication and rent. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 24 Apr 2026: $900 of Zakat distributed to a family facing homelessness in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 23 Apr 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 23 Apr 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a student facing financial hardship in Southern Suburbs, WA

❤️ 22 Apr 2026: $2,654 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 22 Apr 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 22 Apr 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a refugee family with young children in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 23 Apr 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 23 Apr 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 22 Apr 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a refugee family with young children in South East Queensland, QLD

💬 25 Apr 2026: A mother of two who recently moved to Brisbane is struggling to provide for the family on a tight budget. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 24 Apr 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother caring for a child with disability in Adelaide Region, SA

❤️ 24 Apr 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother caring for a child with disability in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 22 Apr 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a family facing homelessness in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 23 Apr 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family escaping domestic violence in Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 27 Apr 2026: A brother in an unsanitary rooming house needs bond help to move into safer housing while unable to work. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 23 Apr 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a family escaping domestic violence in Northern Suburbs, SA

❤️ 24 Apr 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 23 Apr 2026: A recently widowed sister whose husband died of cancer needs help to clear medical and household debt. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 23 Apr 2026: $5,388 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 22 Apr 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 23 Apr 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 23 Apr 2026: A single mother of three escaping family violence faces eviction and urgently needs help with rent. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 22 Apr 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 26 Apr 2026: A mother of two teenagers awaiting Ministerial Intervention cannot work, with husband's farm work paused. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 24 Apr 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 23 Apr 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 27 Apr 2026: A mother of two had to leave work due to her own mental health and a struggling teenager. Application from Western Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 22 Apr 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family facing homelessness in Newcastle Region, NSW

❤️ 23 Apr 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges in South Eastern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 22 Apr 2026: $10,406 of Zakat distributed to a family facing homelessness in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 22 Apr 2026: $10,000 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Australia

💬 24 Apr 2026: A refugee single mother of four young children fleeing DV has no Centrelink and is living without a heater. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 22 Apr 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 24 Apr 2026: $338 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 23 Apr 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 23 Apr 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a brother recovering from major surgery in Adelaide / Inner Western Suburbs, SA

❤️ 24 Apr 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 23 Apr 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a pregnant sister with no income in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 22 Apr 2026: $600 of Zakat distributed to a refugee family with young children in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 24 Apr 2026: $600 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in South Eastern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 22 Apr 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 22 Apr 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 24 Apr 2026: A brother with chronic health issues cannot cover specialist visits and medication on Centrelink alone. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 24 Apr 2026: $400 of Zakat distributed to a student facing financial hardship in South East Queensland, QLD

💬 23 Apr 2026: A sister who lost her job in February cannot find new work and is falling behind on debt repayments. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 23 Apr 2026: $600 of Zakat distributed to a family escaping domestic violence in South Eastern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 23 Apr 2026: $540 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 24 Apr 2026: A revert sister and asylum seeker is repaying $2,000 in rent arrears and needs help to keep her housing. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 22 Apr 2026: $1,471 of Zakat distributed to a single mother caring for a child with disability in Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 23 Apr 2026: $1,780 of Zakat distributed to a student facing financial hardship in Tasmania

❤️ 23 Apr 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a family facing homelessness in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 23 Apr 2026: $600 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 24 Apr 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a widowed mother with young children in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 24 Apr 2026: A brother living with mental illness has been unable to find work and meet basic costs on Centrelink. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 24 Apr 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 27 Apr 2026: A sister recovering from surgery after escaping family violence urgently needs safe accommodation. Application from Southern Suburbs, QLD

💬 20 Apr 2026: A widowed Afghan mother of four including a child with disability urgently needs a fridge and groceries. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 23 Apr 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 24 Apr 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in 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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