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💬 2 Sep 2026: A single mother of three fleeing family violence cannot work due to injury and needs help with rent arrears. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 3 Sep 2026: A family with eight children under nine and one on the way needs a larger vehicle for safety. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 28 Aug 2026: $600 of Zakat distributed to a single father in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 31 Aug 2026: A parent behind on rent and school fees is struggling to keep up with household costs. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 1 Sep 2026: A family has fallen behind on rent and urgently needs help to avoid eviction. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 25 Aug 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 31 Aug 2026: A brother on a sponsored visa struggling with personal debts seeks help consolidating repayments. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 4 Sep 2026: A brother made homeless after prolonged unemployment urgently needs shelter, food, and clothing. Application from Perth Region, WA

💬 13 Aug 2026: A single mother of four starting a cafe business cannot pay rent arrears and faces eviction. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 25 Aug 2026: $2,320 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Southern Suburbs, QLD

❤️ 25 Aug 2026: $1,300 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 2 Sep 2026: A brother supporting his disabled sister while managing medical costs and IVF treatment needs help with expenses. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 8 Aug 2026: A brother on a bridging visa lost his license and livelihood and faces eviction. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 25 Aug 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in emergency shelter in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 2 Sep 2026: $449 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Australia

❤️ 3 Sep 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 13 Aug 2026: A single mother fled domestic violence and needs food, petrol, and medication urgently. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 25 Aug 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 3 Sep 2026: $820 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 3 Sep 2026: A mother struggling with moving debt and cash loans cannot afford food for her children's school lunches. Application from Perth Region, WA

❤️ 28 Aug 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 2 Sep 2026: $250 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Australia

💬 2 Sep 2026: A family on humanitarian and bridging visas with no income urgently needs rental assistance. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 31 Aug 2026: A father recovering from heart surgery can no longer work full time and needs help with rent arrears. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 25 Aug 2026: $5,648 of Zakat distributed to a refugee family with young children in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 2 Sep 2026: A single mother on Centrelink needs a blender and supplies for her daughter's swallowing condition. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 28 Aug 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Australia

💬 4 Sep 2026: A family with two children with disability needs support while the father searches for stable work. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 4 Sep 2026: A mother and her children who fled domestic violence need furniture and a washing machine. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 3 Sep 2026: A family abandoned by their father is struggling with overdue bills and cannot afford food. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 28 Aug 2026: $2,200 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 2 Sep 2026: $300 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Adelaide Region, SA

💬 3 Sep 2026: A single mother with a newborn is struggling to afford baby essentials and bills. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 3 Sep 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 31 Aug 2026: A brother with severe back pain is sleeping on a couch and needs a mattress. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 2 Sep 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in Northern Suburbs, NSW

💬 2 Sep 2026: A mother of two children with special needs approaching maternity leave needs help with dental bills. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 20 Aug 2026: A single mother of four studying full-time on Centrelink needs help with an overdue electricity bill. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 2 Sep 2026: A father supporting his wife and two children on Centrelink alone needs help with rent and groceries. Application from Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 20 Aug 2026: A student on a bridging visa without work rights faces eviction and needs rent and food. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 3 Sep 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 28 Aug 2026: $300 of Zakat distributed to a single mother caring for a child with special needs in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 25 Aug 2026: $442 of Zakat distributed to a refugee family with young children in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 25 Aug 2026: $4,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 25 Aug 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Adelaide / Inner Western Suburbs, SA

💬 3 Sep 2026: A brother recovering from illness on a bridging visa urgently needs housing and food. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 1 Sep 2026: A mother of three recovering from domestic violence needs bond and rent to avoid eviction. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 25 Aug 2026: $2,240 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 25 Aug 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

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

💬 20 Aug 2026: A brother with a spinal disability needs car repairs to work and attend medical appointments. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 3 Sep 2026: A brother on Centrelink needs help with rent and daily living expenses. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 2 Sep 2026: A brother on limited income is struggling to afford halal meat and groceries. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 28 Aug 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in Northern Suburbs, NSW

💬 1 Sep 2026: A father caring for his son with a disability faces eviction and urgently needs housing. Application from Western Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 25 Aug 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a sister facing eviction due to rent arrears in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 3 Sep 2026: A brother lost everything in a bedroom fire and is now homeless without clothing or essentials. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 3 Sep 2026: A family in NSW is struggling to pay their gas and water bills. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 3 Sep 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 10 Aug 2026: A student in her final semester needs tuition fees after visa delays caused by hardship. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 31 Aug 2026: A young student on a visa is couch surfing after fleeing unsafe accommodation. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 4 Sep 2026: A working mother of three is struggling to cover rent, bills, groceries, and education costs. Application from Perth Region, WA

❤️ 25 Aug 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother caring for a child with special needs in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 28 Aug 2026: $3,545 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 2 Sep 2026: $200 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 28 Aug 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 31 Aug 2026: $1,850 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in emergency shelter in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 25 Aug 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a family facing health challenges and unemployment in Perth Region, WA

❤️ 25 Aug 2026: $212 of Zakat distributed to a family facing health challenges and unemployment in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 1 Sep 2026: A mother with no work rights and a daughter in mental health treatment needs bond for housing. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 25 Aug 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a brother recovering from heart surgery in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 28 Aug 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 3 Sep 2026: A mother with disability and her carer son need help with rent and food after job loss. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 3 Sep 2026: $1,100 of Zakat distributed to a family of orphaned siblings in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 31 Aug 2026: A brother unable to work due to lost passport needs food, bills, and medication while unwell. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 3 Sep 2026: A single mother of five is seeking help with her daughter's wedding expenses. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 3 Sep 2026: A single mother on Centrelink cannot afford overdue utilities and essentials for her children. Application from Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 25 Aug 2026: $621 of Zakat distributed to a family facing health challenges and unemployment in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 28 Aug 2026: $2,400 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Northern Territory

💬 1 Sep 2026: A mother with stage IV cancer and her son are struggling to cover utilities and expenses. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 28 Aug 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a sister facing health challenges and unemployment in Illawarra Region, NSW

❤️ 31 Aug 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 3 Sep 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother caring for a child with special needs in Western Suburbs, VIC

💬 3 Sep 2026: A sister with a disability and health issues needs food and medical supplies until her pension arrives. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 3 Sep 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Perth Region, WA

❤️ 2 Sep 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 25 Aug 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a sister facing financial hardship and unemployment in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 31 Aug 2026: A young apprentice is struggling with rent after his father injured his back and his mother had a stroke. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 2 Sep 2026: $582 of Zakat distributed to a single father in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 28 Aug 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 4 Sep 2026: A mother without Medicare coverage urgently needs help with medical imaging costs. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 20 Aug 2026: A brother on a bridging visa with no work rights is sleeping rough and needs bond to secure a room. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 3 Sep 2026: A single mother of five including two with special needs fled domestic violence and needs help with essentials. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 2 Sep 2026: $900 of Zakat distributed to a family facing health challenges and unemployment in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 4 Sep 2026: A brother who lost his job and underwent five operations needs stable housing after temporary accommodation. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 3 Sep 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a sister facing eviction due to rent arrears in South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 4 Sep 2026: A young mother fleeing a toxic household with her infant needs furniture, essentials, and groceries. Application from Perth Region, WA

💬 4 Sep 2026: A widow from Gaza with five children needs driving lessons to reduce isolation and access employment. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 3 Sep 2026: $1,955 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Western Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 25 Aug 2026: $391 of Zakat distributed to a refugee family with young children 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 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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