FITRANA
Fitrana Ramadan
Eid ul-Fitr is one of the most joyous occasions of the Islamic calendar, marking the end of the spiritually and physically intense month of Ramadan. The joy is shared with the poor and needy through the Fitrana, also known as Zakat ul-Fitr, a small donation which must be paid before the Eid ul-Fitr prayer. This donation is a “zakat” (purification), further purifying the fasting person of any remaining misdeeds.
Ibn `Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) reported:
“The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) ordained Zakat ul Fitr [Fitrana] to purify the fasting person from indecent words or actions, and to provide food for the needy. It is accepted as Zakat for the person who gives it before the Eid prayer; but it is a mere Sadaqah for the one who gives it after the prayer.” [Abu Dawud and Ibn Majah]
When does it have to be paid?
As is clear from the above hadith, it is very important that Fitrana is paid before the Eid prayer, in order for it to be counted as Zakat and for the reward to be maximised. It’s encouraged to give it in the last few days of Ramadan.
Who has to pay it?
It is obligatory on every independent adult Muslim, unless they do not have enough food to eat. The head of a household can pay on behalf of everyone.
How much is it?
The Prophet (PBUH) described the quantity of Fitrana as being equivalent to one saa’ (a set amount) of food, which today translates to £5
How will Zaimah use my Fitrana?
Fitrana is paid to the most vulnerable in society. Zaimah will use your donations towards food provision for some of our poorest brothers and sisters around the world, in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, South Africa, Kenya, Malawi, Palestine, Syria and Yemen.
Feeding people is such a blessed act in Islam, our beloved Prophet (PBUH) was asked, “What are the most noble aspects of Islam?” He (PBUH) replied, “Feeding the poor, and greeting those you know and those you don’t know” (Sahih al-Bukhari)
Having experienced hunger first hand in Ramadan, we are in a better position to empathise with what it might be like to not have enough to eat, of course we have the guarantee of a hot meal and nutritious meal at the end of the day, which sadly is not the case for many around the world. This is a beautiful opportunity for us to act on some of the lessons we have learned in Ramadan, and purify ourselves by contributing to feeding the most vulnerable.
Note: As part of our 100% Zakat policy, every penny you donate as Fitrana will go towards feeding some of our most vulnerable brothers and sisters.
Fitrana Ramadan
Eid ul-Fitr is one of the most joyous occasions of the Islamic calendar, marking the end of the spiritually and physically intense month of Ramadan. The joy is shared with the poor and needy through the Fitrana, also known as Zakat ul-Fitr, a small donation which must be paid before the Eid ul-Fitr prayer. This donation is a “zakat” (purification), further purifying the fasting person of any remaining misdeeds.
Ibn `Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) reported:
“The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) ordained Zakat ul Fitr [Fitrana] to purify the fasting person from indecent words or actions, and to provide food for the needy. It is accepted as Zakat for the person who gives it before the Eid prayer; but it is a mere Sadaqah for the one who gives it after the prayer.” [Abu Dawud and Ibn Majah]
When does it have to be paid?
As is clear from the above hadith, it is very important that Fitrana is paid before the Eid prayer, in order for it to be counted as Zakat and for the reward to be maximised. It’s encouraged to give it in the last few days of Ramadan.
Who has to pay it?
It is obligatory on every independent adult Muslim, unless they do not have enough food to eat. The head of a household can pay on behalf of everyone.
How much is it?
The Prophet (PBUH) described the quantity of Fitrana as being equivalent to one saa’ (a set amount) of food, which today translates to £5
How will Zaimah use my Fitrana?
Fitrana is paid to the most vulnerable in society. Zaimah will use your donations towards food provision for some of our poorest brothers and sisters around the world, in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, South Africa, Kenya, Malawi, Palestine, Syria and Yemen.
Feeding people is such a blessed act in Islam, our beloved Prophet (PBUH) was asked, “What are the most noble aspects of Islam?” He (PBUH) replied, “Feeding the poor, and greeting those you know and those you don’t know” (Sahih al-Bukhari)
Having experienced hunger first hand in Ramadan, we are in a better position to empathise with what it might be like to not have enough to eat, of course we have the guarantee of a hot meal and nutritious meal at the end of the day, which sadly is not the case for many around the world. This is a beautiful opportunity for us to act on some of the lessons we have learned in Ramadan, and purify ourselves by contributing to feeding the most vulnerable.
Note: As part of our 100% Zakat policy, every penny you donate as Fitrana will go towards feeding some of our most vulnerable brothers and sisters.