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Fatwa Council confirms accept Zakat Al Fitr given in

cash

April 08, 2024 / 9:03 PM
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Sharjah24 – WAM: The UAE Council for Fatwa has confirmed the permissibility of
giving Zakat Al Fitr in cash, setting a recommended value of AED25 per person in 1445
AH.

Zakat Al Fitr is a mandatory obligation for all financially capable Muslims, regardless of
age or gender. The head of the household is responsible for fulfilling this obligation on
behalf of their spouse, children, and dependents.

In a statement ahead of Eid Al Fitr, the Council explained that Zakat Al Fitr is obligatory,

according to the hadith by Ibn Omar, “Allah’s Messenger (PBUH) has made Sadaqat Al
Fitr obligatory, (and it was), either one Sa’ of barley or one Sa’ of dates”.

The UAE Council of Fatwa stated that Zakat Al Fitr amounts to 2.5 kilogrammes of rice

per person, and may be made in kind (as rice) or in cash.

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