Zakat Al-Fitr

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In the Name Of Allaah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful.



Zakat Al-Fitr is an obligation on every Muslim who has the means, if he has more food for himself and his family. Which is best given a day before Eid.

Narrated from Ibn Umar (RA) who said: "The messenger of Allaah (pbuh) enjoiyed Zakat Al-Fitr, a saa' of dates or a saa' barley, upon all the Muslims, Slave and free, male and female, young and old, and he commanded that it be paid before Eid".  ( Narrated by Al-Bukhaari)

Also narrated from Abu Sa'eed Al-Khudri "We used to pay Zakat Al-Fitr when the messenger of Allaah (pbuh) was alive, a saa' of food or a saa' of dates or a saa' of dried yoghurt".

A Saa' of the Messenger of Allaah (pbuh) is four times the amount that may be held in the two hands of a man of average body. Whoever does not pay Zakat Al-Fitr has sinned and must make it up.
You can also give a Saa' of local food which is most acceptable in a community, such as rice, grains etc.

And Allaah Knows Best.