Ramadan file
In the Ramadan file, we present most of the answers and rulings having to do with this holy month.
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Rulings pertaining to Zakat al-Fitr
Zakat al-fitr is obligatory upon every Muslim who is self-supporting, if he has one sa` or more than he needs of food for himself and his family on the day and night of ‘Eid. It is acceptable to give a sa` of the local staple food such as rice etc.SaveWhat Is the Rate of Zakat al-Fitr?
The Messenger of Allah enjoined Zakat al-Fitr upon the Muslims at a rate of one sa` of dates or one sa` of barley, and he commanded that it should be given before the people went out the ‘Eid prayers.SaveRuling on Eid prayers
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SaveDoes a Poor Person Have To Pay Zakat al-Fitr?
A poor person should pay the saa’ of food as zakat al-fitr on behalf of himself if it is surplus to his needs and the needs of those whom he is supporting on the day and night of ‘Eid.SaveWhat Are the Etiquettes of Eid?
The Sunnah acts and etiquettes of ‘Eid include: 1. Making ghusl before ‘Eid prayer. 2. Eating before going out to pray on ‘Eid al-Fitr and after the prayer on ‘Eid al-Adha. 3. Takbir on the day of ‘Eid 4. Offering congratulations 5. Adorning oneself on the occasion of ‘Eid. 6. Going to the prayer by one route and returning by another.SaveSunnah Acts During `Eid
Sunnah acts during `Eid include: 1- reciting Takbir during the night of `Eid, 2- eating an odd number of dates before leaving for the `Eid prayer, 3- wearing your best clothes, 4- doing Ghusl for the `Eid prayer, 5- offering the `Eid prayer, 6- paying Zakat Al-Fitr, 7- greeting and embracing one another, 8- going out to the `Eid prayer by one route and return by another…SaveGuidance of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) regarding Eid prayers
SaveThe Difference between Zakah on Wealth and Zakat Al-Fitr
Zakah on wealth is one of the five pillars of Islam. Whoever denies it is a disbeliever and whoever withholds it is a rebellious evildoer. Zakat Al-Fitr is not one of the pillars of Islam, and the one who denies it is not a disbeliever.SaveTypes of food that may be given as zakat al-fitr
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Ramadan articles
Ramadan categories
- The Obligation of Fasting & its Virtues
Answers: 18 - Moon Sighting & Confirmation of the Beginning of the MonthAnswers: 18
- What is Permitted for a Fasting Person?Answers: 32
- Recommended Matters for the Fasting PersonAnswers: 10
- Disliked Matters during Fasting and Factors that Nullify the FastAnswers: 51
- Fasting of the Sick PersonAnswers: 14
- Fasting of the TravelerAnswers: 17
- Issues on FastingAnswers: 33
- Fasting of WomenAnswers: 35
- Congregational Night Prayers & The Night of DecreeAnswers: 37
- I'tikaf (Retreat for the purpose of worship)Answers: 13
- Supererogatory FastsAnswers: 27
- Making up (missed fasts) and ExpiationAnswers: 31
- Between man and wifeAnswers: 24