Sacred Money Podcast
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?
For centuries, Muslims around the world have 'purified' their wealth through Zakat. But can this spiritual practice potentially help solve the cost-of-living crisis in the UK? Taqwa is on a journey to find out. Join her to hear how Zakat can totally change the way all of us think about money, and how we belong to our communities.
Episodes to download
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1. Purple Elephants
Thu 15 Feb 2024
Taqwa Sadiq asks can a spiritual tradition help solve the cost-of-living crisis?
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2. Hey Mr Ramadan, Where’s My Biryani?
Thu 15 Feb 2024
An unlikely encounter between a homeless man and Mr Ramadan renews Zakat in Britain.
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3. But Where Are You Really From?
Thu 15 Feb 2024
We can’t talk about giving Zakat at home without asking: where is home?
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4. The Person You’re Calling Can’t be Reached
Thu 15 Feb 2024
From a Pakistani farm to a mysterious stone in Istanbul how does Zakat connect strangers?
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5. Imagining Utopia
Thu 15 Feb 2024
What does Zakat of the future look like? Taqwa explores different versions of utopia.
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Introducing... Sacred Money
Fri 9 Feb 2024
An unusual series that might just change the way you think about your money.
