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The Purpose of Zakat al-Fitr 

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

Who Must Pay Zakat al-Fitr 

Zakat al-Fitr is incumbent on every free Muslim who possesses one Sa` of dates or barley which is not needed as basic food for himself or his family for the duration of one day and night... More>>

When Zakat al-Fitr is Due

The jurists agree that Zakat al-Fitrr is due at the end of Ramadan. They differ, however, about the exact time… More>>

Read Also:

• Time of Payment

• What Type of Food Can Be Given and Permissible Substitutes

• The Calculation of Zakat al-Fitr 

• The Amount of Sa`

• Its Payment in Money

• Giving Zakat al-Fitr to a dhimmi

• Transfer of Zakat al-Fitr 

• Al-Qaradawi’s Opinion on the Transfer of Zakah

• Supporting Muslim Institutions in the West and in Poor Countries with Zakah Funds

• Zakah Must Be Collected Even if There Are No Poor and Needy

• The Calculation of Zakah for Muslims in North America

Fatwas on Zakat Al-Fitr:

• Zakatul-Fitr & Ramadan Financial Issues (Live Fatwa)

• Paying Zakat al-Fitr on the First of Ramadan

• Zakah and Charity: Signs of Gratitude

• Zakat al-Fitr : Rules & Significance 

• Can Zakat al-Fitr Be Paid in Cash?

• Differences between Zakat al-Fitr and Zakat al-Mal

• Giving Zakah to Non-Muslims

• Should a Muslim Pay Zakat al-Fitr for His Christian or Jewish Wife?

• Zakat al-fitr: Does It Vary from Year to Year?

• Are Women Obliged to Pay Zakah?

• Fatwas on Zakat al-Fitr - Dr. Monzer Kahf [3/12/2002] (Live Fatwa)

• Fatwas on Zakat al-Fitr - Dr. Monzer Kahf [9/11-2003] (Live Fatwa)