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Sadaqat Al-Fitr
صدقة الفطر
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Sadaqat al-Fitr (also called Zakat al-Fitr) is a mandatory charity given at the conclusion of Ramadan, before the Eid al-Fitr prayer. It is incumbent upon every Muslim who possesses more than their basic needs for themselves and their dependents, with the head of household typically paying on behalf of family members. The amount is approximately 2.5-3 kg (or its monetary equivalent) of staple food common in the region,such as dates, barley, wheat, rice, or raisins,per person. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) prescribed it in the year 2 AH, stating: "The fast remains suspended between heaven and earth until the Sadaqat al-Fitr is given" (Ibn Majah). He ordained it "as purification for the fasting person from idle talk and obscenity, and as food for the needy" (Abu Dawud). Thus, Sadaqat al-Fitr serves two primary purposes: purifying any shortcomings or indecencies committed during the Ramadan fast and ensuring that the poor and needy can join the Eid celebration with dignity and joy, free from want on this day of community celebration. The obligation must be fulfilled before the Eid prayer for maximum acceptance, though it may be given a day or two earlier. Sadaqat al-Fitr embodies Islamic values of social solidarity, ensuring that the joy of Eid reaches all community members. It transforms the completion of individual worship (fasting) into an act of communal care, binding believers together through shared celebration and mutual responsibility.
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