Ways of The Prophet (S.A.W)

by Sheikh Muhammad Abdul Hai Arifi

SADAQAT - UL – FITR

Sadaqatul Fitr is obligatory on every Muslim, man and woman, if he/she is sahib-e-nisab (i.e. possess cash or things over and above his ordinary needs or commercial goods, or house (s) other than in his /her own occupation, if the value comes upto a certain limit called the nisâb). The sadaqah should also be given on behalf of underage children entirely supported by him or her. The amount of sadaqah is half Sa’a i.e. 1¾ kilos of wheat or its price, It is a Sunnah to pay it before the Salaah. [Bahishti Zewar]