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Resolution No.(200) Amount of Zakah of Fitr

Date Added : 02-11-2015

Resolution No.(200) (10/2014) by the Board of Iftaa`, Research and Islamic Studies for the year 1435 A.H.

Amount of Zakah of Fitr

Date:25/Sha`ban/1435 A.H corresponding to 19/6/2014 A.D

All praise be to Allah, peace and blessings be upon Prophet Mohammad and upon his family and righteous companions:

The  Board, in its 8th session held on Thursday (25 /Sha`ban/ 1435AH) corresponding to  (19/6/2014AD), reviewed  the issue of estimating the amount of Zakah of Fitr. After careful review  and deliberation, it decided the following:

Giving Zakaatul-Fitr is an obligatory act of worship in Islam and one aspect of social solidarity which characterizes our forbearing  Islamic Sharia particularly in the sacred month of Ramadan, the month of piety, goodness and kindness. Therefore, it has been prescribed during the sacred month of Ramadan as an  obligation on every Muslim who possesses enough food exceeding his or his family's basic needs for the duration of the day or night of 'Eed. Any Muslim who meets this condition has to give it on behalf of everyone he is obliged to spend on, such as his wife, children, parents and even his baby who was born before the sunset of the last day of Ramadan.

Ibn 'Umar narrated: “Allah's Apostle made it incumbent on all the slave or free Muslims, male or female, to pay one Sa' of dates or barley as Zakat-ul-Fitr.”{Bukhari&Muslim}.

Abu Sa'id Al-Khudri narrated: ”In the life-time of the Prophet we used to give one Sa' of food or one Sa' of dates or one Sa' of barley or one Sa' of raisins (dried grapes) as Sadaqat-ul-Fitr.”{Bukhari&Muslim}.

 

The amount of Zakatulfitr is one Sa` (2.5 kg) from what the people of that country  eat the most, and it is  lawful to give its value in currency.

 

Since the price of one kg of wheat is estimated at (60) piasters, every individual has to give (150) piasters as a minimum for Zakatulfitr, and one who wishes to give more may estimate the value of other food items such as dates and raisins in line with what they can afford, and their reward is due from Allah. It is better if it is given out on 'Eed day but if it is given on the first day of Ramadan then that is also sufficient.

It is the religious duty of all Muslims to honorably hold this symbol of God, and make sure that it is given to the needy in its due time  for it purifies the souls of those who do so. Therefore, it is due on the child and the sick who are exempted from fasting in Ramadan. Ibn Abbass(May Allah be pleased with them) narrated that the Prophet(PBUH) described Zakatulfitr as: “ Purity to the fasting Muslim from vain talk and obscenity, and food to the needy.”{Abu Dawood}.

We pray that Allah accepts our acts of obedience and forgive our sins. And Allah knows best.

 

The Mufti General of The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan: Abdulkareem Al-Khasawneh

Prof. Haiel Abdulhafiez/ Member. Prof. Abdulnassir Abulbassal/Member

His Eminence Sheikh Sai`d Hijjawi/Member. Dr.Yahi Albtoosh/Member

Prof.Mohammad Al-Khodat/Member. Dr. Moh. Khair Al-Esaa/ Member

Dr. Mohammad Al-Khalaylah/Member Dr. Mohammad Al-

Zou`bi/Member

Dr. Wassif Al-Bak`kri/ Member

 

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Is it permissible to purchase the Udhiyah on installments?

It is permissible to purchase the sacrificial animal (uḍḥiyyah) on installments or by borrowing its price. However, it is not recommended for the poor to do so, because they are not required to offer a sacrifice, and Allah does not burden a soul beyond its capacity. If doing so would lead to negligence in providing for one's dependents (nafaqah wājibah), then giving precedence to obligatory maintenance over borrowing to buy the sacrifice is appropriate. This is based on the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him): "It is sufficient sin for a person to withhold food from those whom he is responsible to support."
 
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Is it permissible for a mother to stop her daughter from marrying a respectable, God-fearing young man because he isn't college/university graduate?

It is impermissible to deny a woman her right in getting married except for a lawful reason, and problems can be solved through dialogue. However, she can file a suit in order for the judge to have a say in that regard.

Must a woman seek her husband's permission to fast a make up fast (qada)?

● If there is ample time to make up for the missed fasts, a woman should seek her husband's permission before fasting.
● However, if the time is running out—such as when only the remaining days of Sha'ban are sufficient to complete the qada—she does not need his permission and must fast, because Allah’s command takes precedence over the husband's consent.

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