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❤️ 8 May 2026: $10,000 of Zakat distributed to a brother in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 11 May 2026: A brother barred from work for five years needs urgent help with rent, food, and dental care. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 11 May 2026: A brother injured at work awaiting WorkCover cannot afford rent, food, or medical treatment. Application from Adelaide Region, SA

💬 11 May 2026: A brother is struggling to cover food, medication, and utility bills. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 12 May 2026: A pregnant mother with an unwell husband urgently needs rent deposit and baby essentials. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 11 May 2026: An Australian citizen stranded in Egypt after theft and superannuation delays needs urgent financial help. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 10 May 2026: A young carer supporting two siblings after losing both parents needs food, medication, and essentials. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 11 May 2026: A brother managing type 2 diabetes needs food vouchers to afford appropriate meals. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 11 May 2026: A father caring for his son with schizophrenia needs help with rent, food, and medication. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 12 May 2026: A mother of four caring full-time for her son with disability needs help with Centrelink debt. Application from Perth Region, WA

❤️ 8 May 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 12 May 2026: A mother of five fled domestic violence and needs housing to reunite with her children. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 6 May 2026: $1,700 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 8 May 2026: A brother recovering from injury cannot afford rent while unable to work this winter. Application from Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 12 May 2026: A brother with unmedicated mental health conditions lost his job and urgently needs rent and food. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 8 May 2026: A mother of nine fleeing domestic violence cannot afford rent, medical care, or essentials for her children. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 11 May 2026: A brother on a bridging visa unable to access Centrelink needs help with rent and bills. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 8 May 2026: A family of five with limited income is struggling to cover rent and replace essential appliances. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 12 May 2026: An elderly couple with no income and serious health concerns need food and clothing urgently. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 11 May 2026: A mother of three expecting her fourth child needs groceries after debt repayments take her Centrelink income. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 12 May 2026: A mother separated from her children needs rent and counselling while working toward reunification. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 9 May 2026: A mother of five fleeing domestic violence urgently needs safe housing for her children. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 9 May 2026: A brother recovering from surgery and grieving the loss of his newborn needs help with rent and medical bills. Application from Perth Region, WA

💬 10 May 2026: A mother in housing with an incarcerated son needs help with overdue bills and groceries. Application from Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 9 May 2026: A single mother with no work rights and severe diabetes cannot afford rent, food, or medication. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 11 May 2026: A mother of two left with nothing after divorce and bills needs groceries and essentials. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 11 May 2026: A family in Liverpool is seeking assistance with Quran class fees for their child. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 8 May 2026: A student caring for siblings needs help to cover food and groceries. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 12 May 2026: A father seeking work cares for two children and his unwell wife but cannot afford essentials after paying rent. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 11 May 2026: A client waiting for NDIS access needs support with functional capacity assessment costs. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

💬 10 May 2026: A new mother in severe dental pain needs food, rent assistance, and car repairs for her family. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 8 May 2026: A father struggling as a new arrival to Australia needs help with rent arrears and utilities. Application from Perth Region, WA

💬 11 May 2026: A father unable to work is seeking help with Islamic Studies tuition for his young daughter. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 12 May 2026: An elderly sister living alone on a pension needs couches and household essentials. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 8 May 2026: $1,100 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 12 May 2026: A brother on a bridging visa with health issues needs help with rent arrears while seeking suitable work. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 6 May 2026: $4,611 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 12 May 2026: A widower caring for four children cannot work and needs help with outstanding bills. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 12 May 2026: A single mother of three from Afghanistan on Centrelink needs help with dental treatment. 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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