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Zakat expert: "Zakat isn't supposed to make you feel good"

IslamicFinanceGuru Podcasts

Show Notes

Zakat isn’t just charity—it’s a weapon for real change.Forget the usual “feel-good” charity talk—this conversation uncovers the revolutionary potential of Zakat for nationwide impact. In this eye-opening episode, Ibrahim sits down with Sheikh Sohail Hanif (CEO, National Zakat Foundation) to discuss the often-overlooked power of Zakat to drive real-world change—including fighting Islamophobia, supporting refugees, educating our communities, and shaping a more just society.

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