Episode 1: Zakat Part 1: The Meaning(s) of Zakat

04/13/22 • 30 min

IFSSA: Islamic Family & Social Services Association

Hussain talks to Omar & Dr Kathy about the definition of Zakat, who its applicable towards, and what it means in the religious life of Muslims. You can read Dr Kathy's articles on Zakat in Canada through the following links: https://yaqeeninstitute.ca/read/paper/the-preserved-practice-a-study-of-zakat-work-in-canada https://yaqeeninstitute.ca/read/paper/justice-and-charity-a-study-of-zakat-work-in-canada Islamic Family has also worked with Dr Bullock on a page specifically for Zakat dispensing organizations in Canada to draw on: https://share.islamicfamily.ca/effectiveZakat To learn more about Islamic Family, our services, and how we utilize Zakat, check out out website: https://www.IslamicFamily.ca and our Zakat policy: http://islamicfamily.ca/zakat

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Episode 4: Zakat Part 2: Balancing Diligence & Dignity

In part 2 of our conversation with Omar & Dr Kathy, we discuss how to screen for Zakat eligbility and distribution in a way that ensures funds are given to those in genuine need, while also treating people with respect and dignity so they can be empowered to make decisions for themselves. You can read Dr Kathy's articles on Zakat in Canada through the following links: https://yaqeeninstitute.ca/read/paper/the-preserved-practice-a-study-of-zakat-work-in-canada https://yaqeeninstitute.ca/read/paper/justice-and-charity-a-study-of-zakat-work-in-canada Islamic Family has also worked with Dr Bullock on a page specifically for Zakat dispensing organizations in Canada to draw on: https://share.islamicfamily.ca/effectiveZakat To learn more about Islamic Family, our services, and how we utilize Zakat, check out out website: https://www.IslamicFamily.ca and our Zakat policy: http://islamicfamily.ca/zakat