Remember to pay Zakatul Fitr.

Odd · Post by **Odd** » Sat Oct 22, 2005 12:05 pm

Assalamu Caleykum all and Ramadan Kariim.

I've got this reminder from a friend and thought to remind you all about it too.

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Zakat Al Fitr

Zakat al Fitr is an obligatory charity on every Muslim at the end of the month of Ramadan. Ibn `Umar said: "The Prophet, sallaallahu `alayhe wa sallam, enjoined the payment of one Sa'a of dates or one Sa'a of barley as Zakat al-Fitr on every Muslim, young and old, male and female, free and slave." (Related by al-Bukhari and Muslim)

The purpose of Zakat al-Fitr is to purify the one who has fasted from any type of indecent act or speech he might have committed while fasting. It also helps the poor and the needy. Ibn Abbas said: "The Messenger of Allah, sallaallahu `alayhe wa sallam, enjoined Zakat al-Fitr on the one who fasts to shield him from any indecent act or speech and for the purpose of providing food for the needy." (Related by Abu Dawud and Ibn Majah.)

The Amount of Zakat al-Fitr

As the first hadeeth indicated, the amount of Zakat al-Fitr is one Sa'a. Sa'a is a volume measure corresponding approximately to the volume of 5 lb of good wheat. The material of the Zakat can be either dates, barley, wheat, rice, corn or similar items considered as basic foods. Abu Saeed said: "We used to give for Zakat al-Fitr on behalf of every child, aged person, free man or slave during the lifetime of the Messenger of Allah, sallaallahu `alayhe wa sallam, one Sa'a of food, or one Sa'a of dried yogurt, or one Sa'a of barley, or one Sa'a of dates, or one Sa'a of raisins." (Related by al-Bukhari and Muslim.)

The Time for Zakat al-Fitr

Zakat al-Fitr has to be paid by the end of Ramadhan. There are two times to pay Zakat al-Fitr. Either one or two days before Eid as 'Umar used to do, or the day of Eid before the Eid prayer. Ibn `Umar reported that the Prophet, sallaallahu `alayhe wa sallam, ordered them to pay Zakat al-Fitr before they go out to perform the Eid prayer. If Zakat al-Fitr is paid after the Eid prayer, it will only be considered as regular charity. The Prophet, sallaallahu `alayhe wa sallam, said: "If one pays Zakat al-Fitr before the Salat, it is considered an accepted Zakat, if he pays it after the Salat, it is considered an ordinary charity." (Related by Abu Dawud.)

Zakat al-Fitr is to be given to the same eight categories or people as in the other types of Zakat. Some scholars say that the poor and the needy are the most deserving ones since the Prophet, sallaallahu `alayhe wa sallam, said that it had "...the purpose of providing food for the needy."

LionHeart-112 · Post by **LionHeart-112** » Sat Oct 22, 2005 12:09 pm

Insha'Allah..Thanx for the reminder.

dhuusa_deer · Post by **dhuusa_deer** » Sat Oct 22, 2005 12:10 pm

Thanks for the reminder. I'll remember to pay my zakat after my rabat and wadat. I pray to Allah xabat and jabat don't sway me from my decision. Insha'allah

LionHeart-112 · Post by **LionHeart-112** » Sat Oct 22, 2005 12:11 pm

[quote="dhuusa_deer"]Thanks for the reminder. I'll remember to pay my zakat after my rabat and wadat. I pray to Allah xabat and jabat don't sway me from my decision. Insha'allah[/quote]

Dying to be one of the muslims..sad..lol...

Go to hell, atheist wanna be. Laughing

dhuusa_deer · Post by **dhuusa_deer** » Sat Oct 22, 2005 12:29 pm

I heard if I do triple zakat followed by a shahada, a bathe in the ganges, ash mark on my forehead like the hindus, wadu...more zakat, wadu, shahada ending in kabala circling and devil stoning, that my slate will be wiped clean and I'll be save from hell. Is that true? You have no idea how many sleepless nights I had to endure contemplating my place in the afterlife.

simplicity- · Post by **simplicity-** » Sun Oct 23, 2005 1:19 am

odd sis your eyes are freaky deaky. Embarassed

. it's good that it matches your flag.

jazakallah kharian sis for the post.

inshallah, have a happy and blessed month rose

Cadeey · Post by **Cadeey** » Sun Oct 23, 2005 3:35 am

Odd shukran walaal! Lets all make a duca for DD. I have made a duca for him. May allah guide him. I have never ever felt sorry for him. But today I did. NoonE can withstand the fire of hell.
I dont even wish hell upon my worst enemy.

Once again we should all make a duca for DD .

B00 · Post by **B00** » Sun Oct 23, 2005 5:43 am

Thanks for the reminder walaalshiis.

dhuusa_deer · Post by **dhuusa_deer** » Sun Oct 23, 2005 6:35 pm

[quote="Cadeey"]Odd shukran walaal! Lets all make a duca for DD. I have made a duca for him. May allah guide him. I have never ever felt sorry for him. But today I did. NoonE can withstand the fire of hell.
I dont even wish hell upon my worst enemy.

Once again we should all make a duca for DD .[/quote]

That is touching Cadeey! You pray for ME? Surprised

I feel humbled and very moved that you'd include me into your prayers. I must have nudged more than a wink of your curiosity. Cool

Continue praying for me, who knows maybe there is a hell. I don't know but very very unlikely such place exists.

qudhac-m · Post by **qudhac-m** » Sun Oct 23, 2005 8:03 pm

Odd
You pay this way
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One night for this maskiin will be accepted

ANONOMIZZ · Post by **ANONOMIZZ** » Sun Oct 23, 2005 9:25 pm

Barak Allahu feeke sister in islam .. Alle janadiisa ha ku galeyo

wabillahi towfiiq