Zakat al-Fitr or Sadaqat al-Fitr [105] is another, smaller charitable obligation, mandatory for all Muslims—male or female, minor or adult as long as he/she has the means to do so—that is traditionally paid at the end of the fasting in the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.

Zakat is a charity God obligates Muslims to pay yearly on their money and property. Its payment is made to the poor, vulnerable, and deserving as their divinely established right. The Prophet Muhammad, on him be peace, established Zakat as the third of the five pillars that Islam is built on. Who Receives Zakat?

2025年3月23日 · Zakat al-mal, meaning “zakat on wealth”, is the most commonly known form of zakat. It is an obligation requiring Muslims whose wealth exceeds the nisab threshold to donate 2.5 percent of their ...

The purpose of Zakat al-Fitr is to enable poor people to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, the festival to break the fast of Ramadan. In Islam, it is mandatory from sunset on the last day of fasting and remains so until the beginning of Eid prayer (i.e., shortly after sunrise on the following day).

2025年3月26日 · Fitrana Fitrana, or Zakat Al-Fitr, is a donation given before the Eid prayer during Ramadan. It is often given in the form of food and must be given by every self-supporting Muslim who has more food than required to meet their needs.

2025年3月28日 · What’s Zakat al-Fitr? Zakat al-Fitr is a form of charity, which is given to the poor, at the end of the fasting the month of Ramadan. It therefore occurs once every Hijri/lunar year. Significance of Zakat al-Fitr. Zakat al-Fitr was decreed in the 2 nd year after the hijrah of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) to Madinah. That was the ...

The following are the essential differences between zakat al-Mal and zakat al-Fitr: Zakat al-Mal relates, as its name implies, to the saved money; however, zakat al-Fitr is paid by the head of the household on behalf of the family members. Also zakat al-Mal is to be paid when the savings reach the prescribed value, which is equal to 20 mithqals ...

2025年2月28日 · What Is Zakat Al Fitr? Zakat Al Fitr is a form of charity specific to the month of Ramadan, paid by every financially capable Muslim before the Eid Al Fitr prayer. Unlike Zakat Al Mal, which is based on wealth, Zakat Al Fitr is a fixed amount, often equivalent to the cost of one meal or a specified measure of staple food like rice or wheat.

2023年12月13日 · Zakat Al-Mal stands as a fundamental pillar of Islamic finance and a testament to the values of compassion, charity, and social responsibility in Islam. Understanding the intricacies of Zakat Al-Mal, including Nisab, calculation methods, and the diverse categories of recipients, provides insight into the comprehensive nature of this financial ...

2025年1月1日 · Zakat al maal, also known as “zakat on wealth” or “alms-giving,” is rooted in the teachings of Islam. Quran emphasizes its importance in several verses, underlining its role in purifying the wealth of believers and addressing the needs of the poor and vulnerable in society.