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❤️ 15 Sep 2026: $900 of Zakat distributed to a family facing health challenges and unemployment in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Western Suburbs, VIC

💬 20 Sep 2026: A brother has fallen behind on rent and needs help with arrears and food. Application from Adelaide Region, SA

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a widowed mother with young children in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 17 Sep 2026: A mother seeks assistance with youth camp fees to support her teenage son's Islamic education. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 18 Sep 2026: A sister who recently lost her job is struggling to cover rent and groceries. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $3,000 of Zakat distributed to a widowed mother with young children in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 16 Sep 2026: A single mother of two studying full-time on Centrelink needs food and water bills covered. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 15 Sep 2026: $1,320 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $1,034 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 17 Sep 2026: A sister fleeing domestic violence is sleeping rough and urgently needs safe housing. Application from Inner City Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $4,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 16 Sep 2026: A single mother who is unemployed needs help with her son's final year school fees and bills. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 16 Sep 2026: A mother struggling to afford food while her unwell husband is unable to work needs assistance. Application from Perth Region, WA

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $1,500 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 17 Sep 2026: A single mother who has applied for over 50 jobs needs help with rates, bills, and car repairs. Application from Perth Region, WA

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in South East Queensland, QLD

💬 18 Sep 2026: A family is struggling to cover bills, household essentials, and clothing for their boys. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $4,400 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $10,600 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Melbourne Region, VIC

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

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a Gaza-displaced family rebuilding in Australia in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Perth Region, WA

💬 17 Sep 2026: A revert brother needs urgent help with visa costs to bring his wife to safety in Australia. Application from Perth Region, WA

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 16 Sep 2026: A single mother of five facing homelessness needs bond assistance to secure housing. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 16 Sep 2026: A sister unable to work due to injury needs help securing rental accommodation in Perth. Application from Perth Region, WA

💬 20 Sep 2026: A mother of four needs food and help with bills after her husband's workplace injury reduced his income. Application from Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 15 Sep 2026: $2,680 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a family with a member with disability in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Adelaide / Inner Western Suburbs, SA

💬 17 Sep 2026: An international student facing visa expiry cannot afford extension fees or tuition. Application from Adelaide Region, SA

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Northern Suburbs, VIC

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

💬 18 Sep 2026: A single mother of four working casually cannot cover rent and bills during school holidays. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $188 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Perth Region, WA

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a sister facing financial hardship in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $300 of Zakat distributed to a widowed mother with young children in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a sister facing health challenges and financial hardship in Perth Region, WA

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $1,700 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Perth Region, WA

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $200 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 15 Sep 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in South Eastern Suburbs, VIC

💬 16 Sep 2026: A student on scholarship awaiting delayed funds cannot afford rent this month. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 15 Sep 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 15 Sep 2026: $600 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 19 Sep 2026: A single mother cannot afford moving costs and bond cleaning for public housing before her lease ends. Application from South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $200 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Perth Region, WA

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 15 Sep 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship in Perth Region, WA

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship in South East Queensland, QLD

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $3,000 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 16 Sep 2026: A brother recovering from work injury is struggling with debts and overdue bills while supporting his family. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

💬 18 Sep 2026: A single mother of six with no support is struggling to cover rent and household expenses. Application from Perth Region, WA

💬 16 Sep 2026: A mother of two whose husband is overseas for treatment needs help with rent and bills while on casual work. Application from Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a brother facing health challenges and unemployment in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 18 Sep 2026: $4,000 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in South Eastern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 15 Sep 2026: $395 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears in South Eastern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 15 Sep 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a student facing health challenges and financial hardship in South East Queensland, QLD

💬 27 Aug 2026: A divorced survivor of domestic violence urgently needs bond and storage fees to secure housing. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

Missed Zakat?

Zakat is an important pillar of Islam. Those who fail to fulfill this obligation on time without a valid reason, commit an act of disobedience. However, amending this situation is possible to pay the missed Zakat as soon as possible.

Watch this video to learn about what Missed Zakat is

“And whatever you give for interest to increase within the wealth of people will not increase with Allah. But what you give in zakāh, desiring the face [i.e., approval] of Allah - those are the multipliers” (30:39).

What does it mean to miss paying Zakat?

While it is permissible to pay Zakat in advance, it is not permissible to delay the payment of Zakat without a valid reason.

Therefore, Muslims need to know the importance of paying Zakat on time. Like all the other major pillars of Islam, Zakat needs to be fulfilled in a timely fashion. This payment does not have to be in Ramadan and has nothing to do with the month of fasting.

Payment of Zakat is strictly linked to the accumulation of nisab. After a person owns the value of 85 grams of pure gold, he or she has to start counting time. After the passing of 12 months in the Islamic Calendar, if the person still has the value of the nisab or more, they must make the payment of 2.5% from the total value of their wealth.

Missing to make this payment immediately without a valid excuse is not accepted in Islam.

How can I make up my Missed Zakat?

At NZF, we have developed a simple guide designed to help you calculate and fulfil your Missed Zakat obligation.

If at any point you are stuck or are unsure, please contact us. Our Zakat consultants will be more than happy to help you through the process.

A custom Zakat guide developed for Muslims in Australia to help fulfil their Zakat obligation in Australia.

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