Pay Fitrana 2024

There are multiple terms that are generally used in the context of fitrana, for example, zakat al-fitrah, sadqa e fitr, etc. Fitrah, or fitrana, is an Islamic term that is used for a form an obligatory charity in Islam. Fitrah is not the same as zakat. The two are quite different. While zakat is not an obligation on all Muslims (unless they have the necessary threshold of wealth).

What’s the Fitrana Amount 2024?

The Fitrana rate 2024 will be different from what it was last year. That’s because the rates of fitra are usually calculated on the value of dates, raisins, or wheat, and the amount is a must to pay for those Muslims who are eligible to pay it whether you Pay fitra online or hand it in person.

So, according to the Fitra calculator 2024 and the expert opinion of DawateIslami scholars, the amount for wheat flour comes out to 340 rupees per person. 

Similarly, the fitra rate 2024 based on barley (jau) will be 800 rupees, dates (khajoor) 2400 rupees, raisins (kishmish) 5600 rupees and ajwa dates will be 14400 rupees.

With online fitra donation to DawateIslami you will not only be honoring the obligation of Zakat al-Fitr which is wajib for every Muslim, but also be helping provide a nutritious meal to someone that is famished and needs food to survive another day.

DawateIslami is a non-profit organization that works for the best interests of Muslims around the globe. If you donate fitra 2024 to DawateIslami, it will mean your funds will transparently reach the people that need them the most. 

So, along with the importance of fitra as per Islam, we are going to discuss the sharia criteria and fitrana list 2024 below!

What Is Fitrana or Zakat al-Fitrah?

The charity given before the performance of the Eid prayer after Ramadan is called Zakat al-Fitr, which is obligatory.

The Zakat al-Fitr is essentially charity during the blessed days of Ramadan so that purification from idle and indecent activities is achieved during fasting, along with providing for the needs of the poor and destitute on the occasion of Eid, and also expressing gratitude for the blessings obtained through fasting.

Fitrah or Sadqa e Fitr – a Blessing for Muslims!

Moving on, paying Fitrana is considered a religious obligation in Islam. It’s expressing gratitude for the blessings received during Ramadan. It is also a way to foster a sense of community and solidarity among Muslims by ensuring that everyone can participate in the joyous celebration of Eid.

Having said that, paying Sadqa e Fitr 2024 will also mean your well-being. Being an important aspect of Ramadan and Eid al Fitr, Fitrah brings in multitudes of blessings for Muslims who donate – both in this life and the life after death.

Quranic Verses On Charity

Surah Al-Baqarah gives an insight into the kind act of helping those in need:

“Those who spend their wealth [in Allah’s way] by night and by day, secretly and publicly – they will have their reward with their Lord. And no fear will there be concerning them, nor will they grieve.” (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:274

Hadees On Sadqa e Fitr

The wisdom of making Sadaqa-tul-Fitr Wajib:

Sayyiduna Ibn ‘Abbas رضی اللہ تعالٰی عنہ has narrated that the Beloved Rasool ﷺ declared Sadaqa-tul-Fitr to be Wajib for purifying the Siyam [fasts] from useless and immodest talk, and for feeding the Miskeen [needy people]. (Sunan Abi Dawood, Kitab-uz-Zakah, vol. 2, pp. 157, Hadees 1609)

In Sahih Bukhari, Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah Bin ‘Umar رضی اللہ تعالٰی عنہ narrated that the beloved Rasool ﷺ has declared Sadaqa-tulFitr to be Wajib on Muslims. (Sahih Bukhari, Kitab-uz-Zakah, vol. 1, pp. 507, Hadees 1503; summarized)

The above directly hadees refers to Zakat al-Fitrah, informing how important it is. P.S. if you need to know the amount, you could use a fitrana calculator 2024.

When Do We Need to Pay Fitrana 2024?

The right time to donate fitrana 2024 is before the month of Ramadan ends. That means you must pay your fitrana before the Eid al Fitr.

The fitrana amount 2024 will mean availability for someone that has been hungry for days. For those who may be struggling financially, Fitrana can provide much-needed relief, especially during a time when expenses may increase due to Eid celebrations.

It also helps alleviate the financial burden on individuals and families, allowing them to enjoy the holiday without worrying about their basic needs.

In addition to that, Fitra is considered a way to purify one's fasts. It is obligatory on every Muslim who possesses the minimum amount of wealth (nisab) to give Fitrana. This act of giving helps cleanse one's wealth and purify it from any undue excess or hoarding.

How To Pay Your Fitra Amount 2024?

The thing is that the amount of Zakat al-Fitrah is determined based on the value of one saa' of food. A saa' is an ancient measurement unit used during the time of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, and its equivalent in modern measurements may vary depending on the region.

Generally, it is about 2 kilograms of staple food items such as wheat, barley, dates, raisins, or other local foodstuffs.

Each eligible person in the household, including dependents, must pay Zakat al-Fitr. The head of the household calculates the total amount owed by multiplying the value of one saa' by the number of eligible individuals.

The fitrana details 2024 have already been discussed above.

FAQs Regarding Zakat Al-Fitr

Multiple questions surface in the minds of those who are eligible to pay zakat al-fitr. Since it’s a compulsory donation, people need to be clear about the criteria that determine the acceptance of this virtue. Below are some of the frequently asked questions by people going for online fitra donation.

· What is the sharia rule of Fitra?

It is Wajib to give Sadaqa-tul-Fitr. (Durr-e-Mukhtar, Kitab-uz-Zakah, vol. 3, pp. 362) 

In Sahih Bukhari, Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah Bin ‘Umar رضی اللہ تعالٰی عنہ narrated that the beloved Rasool ﷺ has declared Sadaqa-tulFitr to be Wajib on Muslims. (Sahih Bukhari, Kitab-uz-Zakah, vol. 1, pp. 507, Hadees 1503; summarized)

· What is meant by Fitrana per person?

On whom is Sadaqa-tul-Fitr Wajib? Sadaqa-tul-Fitr is Wajib on every free Muslim who is the owner of Nisab and his Nisab is exclusive of Haajat-e-Asliyyah (i.e. basic necessities of life).  (Derived from: Durr-e-Mukhtar, Kitab-uz-Zakah, vol. 3, pp. 365) 

A man who is the owner of Nisab should pay his own Sadaqa-tulFitr, Sadaqa-tul-Fitr of his small children and if he has a Majnoon [insane] child, he should pay his Sadaqa-tul-Fitr as well (even if that child is Baaligh). However, if his small or insane child is himself the owner of Nisab, he may pay Fitrah from that child’s wealth. (Al-Fatawa Al-Hindiyyah, Kitab-uz-Zakah, vol. 1, pp. 192)

· How much is to be paid as Fitrana in Islam?

Basically, fitrah is equivalent to 2 kilo grams of wheat, flour, or other specific food stuff per person of the household, inclusive of all the dependents, even if they aren’t living in the same place. So, to donate fitrah online you can simply calculate the Fitrana Amount 2024 Pakistan.

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