Monday, September 6, 2010

Zakat-ul-Fitr before Eid

Zakat-ul-Fitr before Eid  

Every Muslim is required to pay Zakat-ul-Fitr at the conclusion of the month of Ramadan as a token of thankfulness to God for having enabled him to observe fasts.

One of the main purpose of Zakat al-Fitr is to provide those who fasted with the means of making up for any errors during the month of fasting. Zakat al-Fitr also gives the poor the  means to celebrate the festival of breaking the fast (Eid al-Fitr) along with the rest of the Muslims.

Zakat-ul-Fitr is part of the fast of Ramadan and is characterized by the following elements:

  • It must be given before Eid prayers, unless one has a valid reason for a delay.

  • It should be given on behalf of every member of the household, whether male or female, adult or minor.

If you would like to pay Zakat-ul-Fitr for the month of Ramadan. Click Here.

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