How much do you understand Zakat, a pillar of our faith? While we all may know what it is, there are specific prescriptions in the Quran about how it can be used, who qualify to receive it, and more. It is important that as leaders, we understand some of the complexities of Zakat. Join us as Dr. Shariq Siddiqui leads us in this session that delves deeper into this very important subject.

This program is part of MWO’s Gender Equity Initiative and is implemented through the generous support of Islamic Relief, USA.

This event will take place via Zoom. Registration is required: at bit.ly/mwo-zakat to receive the link to join.

Speaker Bio - Dr. Shariq Siddiqui
Dr. Shariq Siddiqui is an Assistant Professor of Philanthropic Studies and Director of the Muslim Philanthropy Initiative at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. Shariq has a Ph.D. and M.A. in Philanthropic Studies from the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. He also has a JD from the McKinney School of Law at Indiana University and holds a B.A. in History from the University of Indianapolis.

Shariq authors research on Muslim philanthropy and the Muslim nonprofit sector. Shariq also serves as the co-editor of the Journal of Muslim Philanthropy and Civil Society, Journal on Education in Muslim Societies, and as the Series Editor of the Muslim Philanthropy and Civil Society Book Series. All three of which are published by Indiana University Press. He has served as a nonprofit practitioner for over 20 years for international, national, regional, and local nonprofit organizations.