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8 Basic Errors Muslims Make When Paying Zakat Al-fitr by babs01(m): 4:39pm On Jul 15, 2015 |
Error One: Paying at Eid Salah Some people go to Eid prayers and drop money into the donation box thinking that they have paid their Zakat ul-Fitr. No, Zakat al-Fitr, which is food, must be in the hands of the needy family BEFORE Eid prayer. Error Two: Snail mailing the money overseas Basic principle as before: the Zakat al-Fitr, food, MUST be in the hands of the needy BEFORE Eid prayer. One cannot mail the money overseas and have it arrive in hands of the needy after Eid prayer is over. However, if one is able to get the Zakah al-Fitr to the needy overseas BEFORE Eid prayer is conducted in their locality, then insha Allah it's alright. Error Three: Not paying Yes, as simple as this error is, it is HARAM to skip the payment of Zakat Al-Fitr if you are able. Error Four: Confusing Zakat ul-Fitr with Zakat ul-Maal We are talking about Zakat al-Fitr here (think "Iftar", i.e. Ramadan). Zakat Al-Maal (Maal literally means wealth), is the Zakah due on ones money - and that could be due any time during the year depending on when it was due. Error Five: Giving money instead of food Although some scholars have allowed giving money instead of food, the spirit of Zakat Al-Fitr is to give food to the needy of the community, NOT money. The Companion of the Prophet, Abu Sa`eed al-Khudree, radi Allahu 'anhu, said, "In the Prophet's time, we used to give it (Zakatal-Fitr) as a sa` of food, dried dates, barley, raisins or dried cheese". Error Six: Giving one's Zakah al-Fitr to a charitable building project Some people mistakenly give their Zakah Al-Fitr to a charitable building project: like the building of a Masjid, or Islamic school. There is a difference of opinion on this issue, but suffice it to say that the spirit of Zakah Al-Fitr is that the needy should have plentiful food on Eid. All eight types of recipients of Zakah mentioned in the Quran are HUMANS, not "building projects". Error Seven: Giving Zakat ul-Fitr to non-Muslims Charity is given to both Non-Muslims and Muslims. However, Zakah al-Fitr charity is something exclusive to the MUSLIM poor and needy. Hence, one could not give Zakah Al-Fitr to any needy person on the street. "Regular" charity can be given to them, but not Zakah Al-Fitr. Error Eight: Delaying distribution Sometimes Masjids might collect Zakah Al-Fitr money and then put it in a bank. It doesn't reach the needy for months and months. The correct method is to give Zakah Al-Fitr immediately when it is due. Written by Muhammad Alshareef Edited by babs01 cc: Sissie, mukina2 55 Likes 9 Shares |
Re: 8 Basic Errors Muslims Make When Paying Zakat Al-fitr by umar4info(m): 5:57pm On Jul 15, 2015 |
[size=20]Jazakallahu khair[/size] 14 Likes |
Re: 8 Basic Errors Muslims Make When Paying Zakat Al-fitr by alsudaes1(m): 6:00pm On Jul 15, 2015 |
quantity to be given is 4 Mudd per person and not 4 closed palms. size of palms varies so one should try to get the Mudd and use it 3 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: 8 Basic Errors Muslims Make When Paying Zakat Al-fitr by nukoduss: 6:00pm On Jul 15, 2015 |
Simplified and comprehensive... thanks Ops 3 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: 8 Basic Errors Muslims Make When Paying Zakat Al-fitr by moufan: 6:02pm On Jul 15, 2015 |
thanks for the info,jazakhumllahu akhiran 3 Likes |
Re: 8 Basic Errors Muslims Make When Paying Zakat Al-fitr by makzeze: 6:03pm On Jul 15, 2015 |
jazakallahu khayran. nice one 4 Likes |
Re: 8 Basic Errors Muslims Make When Paying Zakat Al-fitr by ligalila(m): 6:04pm On Jul 15, 2015 |
alsudaes1:What should one do, if the Mudd isn't readily available? 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 8 Basic Errors Muslims Make When Paying Zakat Al-fitr by Nobody: 6:04pm On Jul 15, 2015 |
Well said, Jazakallahu Khayran 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 8 Basic Errors Muslims Make When Paying Zakat Al-fitr by 2el(m): 6:06pm On Jul 15, 2015 |
Jazakhumllahu akhiran God bless you 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: 8 Basic Errors Muslims Make When Paying Zakat Al-fitr by Zaikon(m): 6:06pm On Jul 15, 2015 |
jaxakallah... happy drinking water ( barka da shan h2o) in advance. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 8 Basic Errors Muslims Make When Paying Zakat Al-fitr by binbass(m): 6:11pm On Jul 15, 2015 |
money is allowed to pay zakat l fitri in as much the food items is quantify to monetary term. 1 Like |
Re: 8 Basic Errors Muslims Make When Paying Zakat Al-fitr by blapo(m): 6:12pm On Jul 15, 2015 |
Where is a good place one can buy Muudu in Lagos? 1 Like |
Re: 8 Basic Errors Muslims Make When Paying Zakat Al-fitr by eluquenson(m): 6:13pm On Jul 15, 2015 |
Jazakumllahu khairan Meanwhile, you can get yourself acquainted with all basic Islamic knowledge HERE 2 Likes |
Re: 8 Basic Errors Muslims Make When Paying Zakat Al-fitr by domack99(m): 6:16pm On Jul 15, 2015 |
Error Five is debatable, And i will prefer to give cash than food stuff, if we are to abide y this in this present day, the needy person will eventually sell some of the food stuffs to solve his or her problem. Also the need of the needy closer to us varies, while some are in die need of medical assistance others might need food, cloth etc. 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 8 Basic Errors Muslims Make When Paying Zakat Al-fitr by babs01(m): 6:18pm On Jul 15, 2015 |
umar4info:whayakum |
Re: 8 Basic Errors Muslims Make When Paying Zakat Al-fitr by Mushood: 6:21pm On Jul 15, 2015 |
Can someone or OP kindly update us abt d food items dat can be given out as zakatul fitri, thier quantity and equivalent in naira? Jazakum |
Re: 8 Basic Errors Muslims Make When Paying Zakat Al-fitr by babs01(m): 6:22pm On Jul 15, 2015 |
moufan:wayakum. It would be very nice if d mods can leave this thread on fp till after Eid cc: Sissie, mukina2 |
Re: 8 Basic Errors Muslims Make When Paying Zakat Al-fitr by babs01(m): 6:23pm On Jul 15, 2015 |
nukoduss:uwc |
Re: 8 Basic Errors Muslims Make When Paying Zakat Al-fitr by babs01(m): 6:28pm On Jul 15, 2015 |
domack99:regard this majority of the scholars prefer food items to cash |
Re: 8 Basic Errors Muslims Make When Paying Zakat Al-fitr by Wasquad(m): 6:31pm On Jul 15, 2015 |
Jazakula khairan... Ma salam 1 Like |
Re: 8 Basic Errors Muslims Make When Paying Zakat Al-fitr by moufan: 6:35pm On Jul 15, 2015 |
babs01:yeah,i concur,it would be beneficial to all muslims this last few days of ramadan 1 Like |
Re: 8 Basic Errors Muslims Make When Paying Zakat Al-fitr by babs01(m): 6:36pm On Jul 15, 2015 |
Mushood: Praise be to Allaah. It was proven from the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) that he enjoined zakaat al-fitr on the Muslims, one saa’ of dates or one saa’ of barley, and he commanded that it be given before the people went out to the (Eid) prayer. In al-Saheehayn it is narrated that Abu Sa’eed al-Khudri (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: At the time of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) we used to give one saa’ of food, or one saa’ of dates, or one saa’ of barley, or one saa’ of raisins. Some of the scholars have interpreted “food” (ta’aam) in this hadeeth as referring to wheat; others interpreted it as meaning the staple food of the country, whatever it is, whether it is wheat, corn, pearl millet or whatever. This is the correct view, because zakaah is a help from the rich to the poor, and the Muslim does not have to help with anything other than the staple food of his country. Undoubtedly rice is the staple food in the land of the Two Holy Sanctuaries (Saudi Arabia) and it is a good and valuable food; it is better than the barley that is mentioned in the text. Hence it is known that there is nothing wrong with giving rice as zakaat al-fitr. What must be given is a saa’ of any kind of staple food, i.e., a saa’ of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), which is four complete scoops as scooped up with two hands, according to al-Qaamoos etc. In modern weights this is equivalent to approximately three kilograms. If a Muslim gives a kilo of rice or some other staple food of his country, that is sufficient even if it is not one of the types mentioned in the hadeeth, according to the more correct of the two scholarly opinions. There is nothing wrong with giving the equivalent amount by weight, which is approximately three kilograms. Zakaat al-fitr must be given on behalf of all Muslims, young and old, male and female, free and slave. With regard to a foetus, it is not obligatory to give it on his behalf according to scholarly consensus, but it is mustahabb, because ‘Uthmaan (may Allaah be pleased with him) did that. It is also obligatory to give it before the Eid prayer, and it is not permissible to delay it until after the Eid prayer. There is nothing wrong with giving it one or two days before the Eid. Hence it is known that the earliest time when it may be given, according to the more correct of the two scholarly views, is the night of the 28th of Ramadaan, because the month may be twenty-nine or thirty days. The companions of the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) used to give it one or two days before Eid. Those to whom it must be given are the poor and needy. It was proven that Ibn ‘Abbaas (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) enjoined zakaat al-fitr as a purification for the fasting person from idle and obscene speech, and to feed the poor. Whoever gives it before the prayer, it is zakaat al-fitr, and whoever gives it after the prayer, it is ordinary charity. This was narrated by Abu Dawood and classed as hasan by al-Albaani in Saheeh Abi Dawood. It is not permissible to pay the value in money, according to the majority of scholars; this view has the stronger evidence. Rather it must be given in the form of food, as the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) and his companions (may Allaah be pleased with them) did. This is also the view of the majority of the ummah. We ask Allaah to help us and all the Muslims to understand His religion properly and adhere to it steadfastly, and to guide us, for He is the Most Generous, Most Kind. Majmoo’ Fataawa al-Shaykh Ibn Baaz, 14/200. This is the estimation of Shaykh Ibn Baaz (may Allaah have mercy on him) , who reckoned the weight of zakaat al-fitr as being approximately three kilograms. This was also the estimate of the scholars of the Standing Committee (9/371). Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen (may Allah have mercy on him) estimated it in grams as being 2100 grams, as it says in Fataawa al-Zakaah , p. 274-276. This discrepancy occurred because a saa’ is a measure of volume, not weight. The scholars worked it out by weight so that it would be easier to work out. It is well known that the weight of grains varies; some are light and some are heavy, and some are in between. In fact the weight of a saa’ of the same kind of grain may vary, and new may weigh more than old. Hence if people err on the side of caution and give more, that will be better. See al-Mughni , 4/168, where it mentions something similar about working out the nisaab of crops by weight. And Allaah knows best. 3 Likes |
Re: 8 Basic Errors Muslims Make When Paying Zakat Al-fitr by Nobody: 6:38pm On Jul 15, 2015 |
blapo:I think u should be able to get @ Lagos central mosque, not inside d mosque though check from those people that sell Islamic items outside d mosque |
Re: 8 Basic Errors Muslims Make When Paying Zakat Al-fitr by webincomeplus(m): 6:39pm On Jul 15, 2015 |
domack99:Money was readily available during the time of the prophet (SAW), yet he and his companions used food, not money. They were the pioneers of this deen who understood it more than we do. This religion isn't based on human logic. Lets all stick with the sunnah. For zakaatul maal, money is given. For zakaatul fitr, food is given. Wallahu a'lam. 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 8 Basic Errors Muslims Make When Paying Zakat Al-fitr by webincomeplus(m): 6:39pm On Jul 15, 2015 |
domack99:Money was readily available during the time of the prophet (SAW), yet he and his companions used food, not money. They were the pioneers of this deen who understand it more than we do. This religion isn't based on human logic. Lets all stick with the sunnah. For zakaatul maal, money is given. For zakaatul fits, food is given. Wallahu a'lam. 1 Like |
Re: 8 Basic Errors Muslims Make When Paying Zakat Al-fitr by babs01(m): 6:43pm On Jul 15, 2015 |
webincomeplus: Jazakumllah khaira for dis. |
Re: 8 Basic Errors Muslims Make When Paying Zakat Al-fitr by Hassan080196(m): 6:50pm On Jul 15, 2015 |
Jazakumullahu khayro 1 Like |
Re: 8 Basic Errors Muslims Make When Paying Zakat Al-fitr by kenoz(m): 7:00pm On Jul 15, 2015 |
Thanks for the info, op |
Re: 8 Basic Errors Muslims Make When Paying Zakat Al-fitr by shawl: 7:50pm On Jul 15, 2015 |
domack99: Seconded. |
Re: 8 Basic Errors Muslims Make When Paying Zakat Al-fitr by shawl: 8:02pm On Jul 15, 2015 |
webincomeplus: I believe @domack99 is stating the position of Al Imam Abu Hanifa, ra, a verified true scholar whose position cannot be dismissed as mere human logic. Moreover, no narrations have prohibited the use of money. We should also realize that we should not make hard for ourselves what Allah or his messenger, saw, has not made difficult for us. 1 Like |
Re: 8 Basic Errors Muslims Make When Paying Zakat Al-fitr by phadlancoded: 8:12pm On Jul 15, 2015 |
Maa sha'Allah! 2 Likes
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Re: 8 Basic Errors Muslims Make When Paying Zakat Al-fitr by tunde1200(m): 8:44pm On Jul 15, 2015 |
May almighty ALLAH increase your knowledge OP. I leaned something different fromt these write up!. 1 Like |
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