As Ramadan draws to an end, let’s remind ourselves of an important obligation—Zakatul Fitr.
Zakatul Fitr is a compulsory charity that every Muslim who fasted must give before Eid prayer. The Prophet ﷺ said:
"The fast remains suspended between heaven and earth until the Sadaqat al-Fitr is paid." (Hadith - Abu Dawood & Ibn Majah)
This means Zakatul Fitr purifies our fasts, erasing any shortcomings or mistakes we may have made while fasting.
WHAT SHOULD BE GIVEN AS ZAKATUL FITR?
The Prophet ﷺ instructed that Zakatul Fitr should be given in the form of staple food, such as:
- Rice
- Wheat
- Dates
- Corn
- Millet and
- Other local staple food
One person must give one Sā’ (approximately 4 mudus or 12 cups/tins of grain).
Scholars advise against giving money directly, but money can be given to trustworthy organizations who will purchase food and distribute it accordingly.
WHEN SHOULD IT BE GIVEN?
Before the Eid prayer—if given after, it is just an ordinary charity, not Zakatul Fitr.
It should be given early enough so that the needy can benefit from it on Eid day.
Let’s fulfill this obligation properly, ensuring our fasts are complete and bringing joy to the less privileged on Eid.
May Allah accept our fasts, prayers, and acts of charity. Ameen!
Zakatul Fitr is a compulsory charity that every Muslim who fasted must give before Eid prayer. The Prophet ﷺ said:
"The fast remains suspended between heaven and earth until the Sadaqat al-Fitr is paid." (Hadith - Abu Dawood & Ibn Majah)
This means Zakatul Fitr purifies our fasts, erasing any shortcomings or mistakes we may have made while fasting.
WHAT SHOULD BE GIVEN AS ZAKATUL FITR?
The Prophet ﷺ instructed that Zakatul Fitr should be given in the form of staple food, such as:
- Rice
- Wheat
- Dates
- Corn
- Millet and
- Other local staple food
One person must give one Sā’ (approximately 4 mudus or 12 cups/tins of grain).
Scholars advise against giving money directly, but money can be given to trustworthy organizations who will purchase food and distribute it accordingly.
WHEN SHOULD IT BE GIVEN?
Before the Eid prayer—if given after, it is just an ordinary charity, not Zakatul Fitr.
It should be given early enough so that the needy can benefit from it on Eid day.
Let’s fulfill this obligation properly, ensuring our fasts are complete and bringing joy to the less privileged on Eid.
May Allah accept our fasts, prayers, and acts of charity. Ameen!