National Zakat Foundation Canada Podcast: "Zakat isn't charity. Zakat is economic justice." - Omar Yaqub

This episode features Omar Yaqub, Servant of Servants at Islamic Family & Social Services Association. This episode is hosted by Asif Siddiqui, NZF Canada's Former Head of Community Development.

Omar Yaqub has worked in non-profit management, global development and for-benefit consulting. He holds an MBA and BSc from the University of Alberta, where he also teaches Corporate Sustainability to MBAs. Before joining as staff, Omar played a key role in the development of Islamic Family's youth program, and partnership development.

Imagine how powerful Zakat can be if all Zakat due is paid accurately. Zakat is an extremely powerful social tool that can empower our communities across Canada.

About the Podcast

At The Crossroads is a conversation exploring the dynamic evolution of the Muslim community in North America through the perspectives of Islamic socioeconomics and political economy. Across Canada and the US, our community spans generations and plays a pivotal role in shaping society and culture. Beyond traditional aspects like places of worship, dietary choices, finances, and schools, we're actively mobilizing to embody the core principles of our faith. Join us on this journey as we navigate our collective path forward, engaging in discussions on progress and our contributions to society.

About National Zakat Foundation Canada

National Zakat Foundation (NZF) is a registered Canadian charity. Since 2013, our mission has been to make the pillar of Zakat simple, transparent, and impactful across Canada. We envision a Muslim community that is dignified and unified through the prophetic teachings of Zakat.