What is Zakat ul Fitr (Fitrana)?
Zakat ul Fitr (also known as fitrana) is a charitable donation of food that must be given before Eid prayer, before the end of the month of Ramadan, for the love of Allah. Zakat ul-Fitr is compulsory upon every self-supporting adult Muslim who has food in excess of their needs, on behalf of themselves and their dependents.
“The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) ordained Zakat ul Fitr [Fitrana] to purify the fasting person from indecent words or actions, and to provide food for the needy. It is accepted as Zakat for the person who gives it before the Eid prayer; but it is a mere Sadaqah for the one who gives it after the prayer.” [Abu Dawud and Ibn Majah]
The quantity is described by the Prophet (PBUH) as 1 saa’ of food, and 1 saa’ is equivalent to 4 madad. A madad is the amount that can be scooped up when one puts their hands together. If we translate this into a monetary value based on the price of a staple food such as flour or rice, it is approximately $5. Therefore, the amount due for each person is $5.
As HASCO acts as a charitable agent, we can therefore be given the money to pay for the food beforehand which we will then spend where needed at the correct time to buy the food. As a result, this will be distributed among those people in Afghanistan that are in need.
How much is Fitrana (Zakat ul Fitr) per person?
At the time of the Prophet (PBUH) Fitrana (Zakat ul Fitr) would be given as 1 saa’. Therefore, the quantity is described by Prophet (PBUH) as 1 saa’ of food (1 saa’ is equivalent to 4 madad). A madad is the amount that can be scooped up when one puts their hands together.
We are frequently asked ‘how much is Eid fitrana?
If we translate this into a monetary value based on the price of a staple food such as flour or rice, it is approximately $5. Therefore, the amount due for each person is $5.
Who is it obligatory on to pay fitrana (zakat ul Fitr)?
Any Muslim who has food in excess of their needs must pay zakat ul Fitr (Fitrana). Unlike zakat, it is a duty on everyone in your household. Therefore, the head of the household, or parents and guardians, can pay on behalf of other members of the family.
What is Eid fitrana?
Fitrana, sometimes referred to as Eid fitrana or sadaqatul Fitr, is a charitable donation that must be given before the Eid al Fitr prayer. Therefore, it must be given before the end of the month of Ramadan.
What is sadaqatul Fitr?
Sadaqatul Fitr is an alternative name for Fitrana or Zakat ul Fitr.
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