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Sacred Money

Could the Muslim tradition, Zakat change our views about money, how we spend it and how it connects us to people we know and wider society to help solve the cost of living crisis?

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Introducing... Sacred Money
An unusual series that might just change the way you think about your money.
09 Feb 2024,2 mins
1. Purple Elephants
Taqwa Sadiq asks can a spiritual tradition help solve the cost-of-living crisis?
15 Feb 2024,28 mins
2. Hey Mr Ramadan, Where’s My Biryani?
An unlikely encounter between a homeless man and Mr Ramadan renews Zakat in Britain.
15 Feb 2024,27 mins
3. But Where Are You Really From?
We can’t talk about giving Zakat at home without asking: where is home?
15 Feb 2024,25 mins
4. The Person You’re Calling Can’t be Reached
From a Pakistani farm to a mysterious stone in Istanbul how does Zakat connect strangers?
15 Feb 2024,23 mins
5. Imagining Utopia
What does Zakat of the future look like? Taqwa explores different versions of utopia.
15 Feb 2024,33 mins