Episode 4: Zakat Part 2: Balancing Diligence & Dignity

04/13/22 • 27 min

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IFSSA: Islamic Family & Social Services Association

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

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

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 3: Making A Difference, Together

In our final discussion on Zakat, we discuss the opportunities and challenges for Zakat-dispensing organizations to collaborate together. We also discuss how to best optimize these resources, and the ways Zakat can be used to tackle social justice issues such as poverty. 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