Can you furnish me with a fatwa regarding the difference between zakat al-fitr and zakat al-mal? Your earliest response will be very much appreciated...
Zakat-ul-Fitr is obligatory upon
every (capable) Muslim, whether male or female. The head
of the household must pay this amount on behalf of his
own self...
The amount of Zakat al-Fitr, as we
referred earlier, is one Sa` of food. There is consensus on
this amount among the scholars with regard to all types of
food except wheat and raisins. As for these two types...
