Topic: Zakat
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Meet the Muslim collectors whose childhood hobbies are now worth thousands
Collectables including Pokémon cards and comics now count towards zakat, depending on why they are owned, meaning childhood treasures now carry both sentimental and financial weight
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What is zakat?
Zakat is a type of charity in Islam where eligible Muslims give a percentage of their wealth each year to help those in need and share their blessings with others
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Faith-based charities are ‘better at convincing people to accept help’
Panellists from the National Zakat Foundation and Christian, Jewish and Sikh charities discussed the role of faith in tackling poverty at a panel this week
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It’s giving: where British Muslims donated during Ramadan in 2025
Zakat increased and support for Gaza remained high, according to UK charities
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Sohail Hanif: ‘If the wealth isn’t given out it’s as if it’s polluted’
The chief executive of the National Zakat Foundation shares advice on donating to communities this Ramadan
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Lucy Bushill-Matthews Q&A: ‘Nearly 4,000 Muslims applied for financial aid in a month’
The National Zakat Foundation’s chief operating officer talks about the challenges faced by charities during the cost of living crisis and the generosity of donors
