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8 Basic Errors Muslims make when Paying Zakat Al-Fitr
Presented by: Sister Sara
May Allah forgive me for any errors I might make in writing this article, but because it's Zakah Al-Fitr time, the time is NOW to get this info into your hands. And to forward to other Muslims so they can do their Ibadah correctly.
8 Basic Errors Muslims make when Paying Zakat Al-Fitr
By Muhammad Alshareef
May Allah forgive me for any errors I might make in writing this article, but because it's Zakah Al-Fitr time, the time is NOW to get this info into your hands. And to forward to other Muslims so they can do their Ibadah correctly.
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8 Basic Errors Muslims make when Paying Zakat Al-Fitr
By Muhammad Alshareef
I feel compelled to put this together because I’ve seen the following errors being committed even since I was a young boy. In sha Allah, you can help me spread the word by sharing this article with your community, friends and family.
What is Zakat ul-Fitr? Think “Iftar”, Zakat Ul-Fitr is the charity that we pay at the end of Ramadan.
Here is the foundational hadith that establishes the obligation of Zakat ul-Fitr:
Ibn `Umar reported that the Prophet (sal Allahu alayhi wa sallam), made Zakat al-Fitr compulsory on every slave, freeman, male, female, young and old among the Muslims; one Saa` (a measurement: four double handfuls) of dried dates or one Saa` of barley.
[Sahih Bukhari - Arabic/English, vol. 2, p. 339, no. 579]
To understand Zakat ul-Fitr, here is a good summary of it:
But unfortunately, our community makes some basic errors in the payment of Zakat Al-Fitr that must be clarified.
Error One: Paying at Eid Salah
Some people go to Eid prayers and drop money into the donation box thinking that they have paid their Zakat ul-Fitr.
No, Zakat al-Fitr, which is food, must be in the hands of the needy family BEFORE Eid prayer.
If someone goes to Eid prayer and pays then it is GUARANTEED that the money will NOT arrive on time. And thus the person paying is sinful for having missed the payment of Zakat al-Fitr.
May Allah forgive us.
Error Two: Snail mailing the money overseas
Basic principle as before: the Zakat al-Fitr, food, MUST be in the hands of the needy BEFORE Eid prayer. One cannot mail the money overseas and have it arrive in the hands of the needy after Eid prayer is over.
However, if one is able to get the Zakah al-Fitr to the needy overseas BEFORE Eid prayer is conducted in their locality, then in sha Allah it’s alright.
Error Three: Not paying
Yes, as simple as this error is, it is HARAM to skip the payment of Zakat Al-Fitr. EVERYONE must pay Zakat Al-Fitr, every member of the household. So if you have 8 people in your house, Zakat Al-Fitr must be paid x 8, even if the youngest member is just a few days old.
Error Four: Confusing Zakat ul-Fitr with Zakat ul-Maal
We are talking about Zakat al-Fitr here (think “Iftar”, i.e. Ramadan). Zakat Al-Maal (Maal literally means wealth), is the Zakah due on ones money – and that could be due any time during the year depending on when it was due.
Error Five: Giving money instead of food
Although some scholars have allowed giving money instead of food, the spirit of Zakat Al-Fitr is to give food to the needy of the community, NOT money.
The Companion of the Prophet, Abu Sa`eed al-Khudree, radi Allahu 'anhu, said, "In the Prophet's time, we used to give it (Zakatal-Fitr) as a sa` of food, dried dates, barley, raisins or dried cheese".
[Bukhari - Arabic/English vol. 2, p. 340, no. 582]
Error Six: Giving one’s Zakah al-Fitr to a charitable building project
Some people mistakenly give their Zakah Al-Fitr to a charitable building project: like the building of a Masjid, or Islamic school. There is a difference of opinion on this issue, but suffice it to say that the spirit of Zakah Al-Fitr is that the needy should have plentiful food on Eid.
All eight types of recipients of Zakah mentioned in the Quran are HUMANS, not “building projects”.
Error Seven: Giving Zakat ul-Fitr to non-Muslims
Charity is given to both Non-Muslims and Muslims. However, Zakah al-Fitr charity is something exclusive to the MUSLIM poor and needy. Hence, one could not give Zakah Al-Fitr to any needy person on the street. “Regular” charity can be given to them, but not Zakah Al-Fitr.
Error Eight: Delaying distribution
Sometimes Masjids might collect Zakah Al-Fitr money and then put it in a bank. It doesn’t reach the needy for months and months. The correct method is to give Zakah Al-Fitr immediately when it is due.
These are my eight. You are welcome to share other common
errors on my facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/nationbuilder.prime
In sha Allah, if you have Zakah questions, I encourage you to seek counsel from your local sources of knowledge. People you can speak to directly.
With best wishes to see you succeed at the highest level!
- Muhammad Alshareef
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Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Halaqa # 32
Ramadan 27, 1436
Approaching 'Eid
Year 2
Attendance:
- 4 Sisters
- 2 Junior Sisters
- 2 Junior Guests
Location: Headquarters (due to rain)
Agenda: (please note, we have included many links where you can read in detail more on each subject)
- OPENING DUA
O Allah, bless this Halaqa, allow us to gain, act upon and share beneficial knowledge.
Guide us, forgive our sins and grant us Jannah with our families and loved ones.
Ameen
- QURAN RECITATION
few letters/words, ayahs (according to her ability and with the help and
till Ayat 79 . In sha Allah, this will be an ongoing part of our Halaqa and one day
in sha Allah, we will have Khatam Quran and begin again.
- SISTERS TALK
Sister Sara read aloud an email she received titled:
By Muhammad Alshareef
Click on the title to read the email.
- INTRODUCING OUR “YOUTUBE” CHANNEL
Amanah Sisters now have a Youtube channel where in sha Allah, we are sharing videos
from our Halaqas. We do not currently have any of our own videos but we do have
a few playlists online. Insha Allah, we will be adding to these playlists and creating
more as the need arises. To view these playlists, you can click on the link on the right
hand side of the Halaqa Blog under Amanah Sisters, or click here.
41 videos
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Halaqa choices
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2 videos
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Learn Arabic
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6 videos
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Asma ul Husna Allah's Beautiful Names
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5 videos
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Ramadan
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4 videos
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Dua
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1 video
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Ablution
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4 videos
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Children
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LEARN A DUA
Since there are still a few nights left in Ramadan, we choose to review the following Dua:
Aisha, may Allah be pleased with her, said: I asked the Messenger of Allah: 'O Messenger of Allah, if I know what night is the night of Qadr, what should I say during it?' He said:
اَللَّهُمَّ اِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ ، تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي
Allahumma innaka ‘affuwwun tuhibbul ‘afwa fa’fu ‘anni’
O Allah You are The One Who forgives greatly, and loves to forgive, so forgive me. [at Tirmidhi]
Grade : Sahih (Darussalam)
Reference : Sunan Ibn Majah 3850
In-book reference : Book 34, Hadith 24
English translation : Vol. 5, Book 34, Hadith 3850
- SISTER’S TALK
Sister Sara read aloud an article called “Ramadan my dear guest, I’m sorry” To read this article, click here.
- EID PARTY/PICNIC REMINDER
Amanah Sisters have started prepping for our upcoming Eid Celebration. In sha Allah, it will
be held on Sunday July 19th, from 10 am to 1 pm at the Promanade Park, Douglas Kennedy
Headland Section.
There are still a few days to RSVP in sha Allah.
- NEXT HALAQA
In sha Allah, our next Halaqa will be held on Wednesday August 5th, 2015 outdoors at the Celebration Square in front of the Mississauga Library from 10 am-12 noon.. Sisters and children are encouraged to attend.
- SISTERS TALK
Ramadan Concludes..What happens now?
Published on 29 Sep 2008 - Last modified on 05 Aug 2012
- VISITING THE SICK
Last year on Nov 27th, 2014, a few members of Amanah Sisters visited a sister at Farooq
Masjid who was dealing with recurrent cancer. We have learned recently that the sister has
returned to Allah. We ask Allah, the Most Merciful, to have mercy on her soul and grant
her entrance into Paradise
Ameen.
- VIDEO
We enjoyed watching the following video:
- CLOSING DUA
For the expiation of sins, said at the conclusion of a sitting or gathering
To listen to this dua click here
196 - "How perfect You are O Allah, and I praise You. I bear witness that None
has the right to be worshipped except You. I seek Your forgiveness and turn
to You in repentance."
سُبْحـانَكَ اللّهُـمَّ وَبِحَمدِك، أَشْهَـدُ أَنْ لا إِلهَ إِلاّ أَنْتَ أَسْتَغْفِرُكَ وَأَتوبُ إِلَـيْك
Subhânaka l-lâhumma wa bi-hamdika. Ash-hadu an lâ ilâha illâ
anta, astaghfiruka wa atûbu ilayka.
If any of this information was good and true, know that it comes from Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala.
If there are mistakes we ask for Allah’s Forgiveness and Mercy.
Thursday, July 2, 2015
Halaqa # 31
Ramadan 15, 1436
Ramadan Rising
Year 2
Attendance:
- 7 Sisters
- 5 Junior Sisters
- 6 Junior Guests
Location: Headquarters (upstairs)
Agenda: (please note, we have included many links where you can read in detail more on each subject)
- OPENING DUA
O Allah, bless this Halaqa, allow us to gain, act upon and share beneficial knowledge. Guide us, forgive our sins and grant us Jannah with our families and loved ones. Ameen
Note: Sisters present decided to compose a basic dua that is specific to our Halaqa and one which will be the standard opening dua from now on in sha Allah.
QURAN RECITATION
few letters/words, ayahs (according to her ability and with the help and
till Ayat 65 . In sha Allah, this will be an ongoing part of our Halaqa and one day
in sha Allah, we will have Khatam Quran and begin again.
Clarification:
have a few reasons for this:
Nice to have something the children present can recognize and recite as well.
Reading together “breaks the ice” for sisters who might be shy.
Most important surah for new sisters to learn and recite.
Is is a Surah that all present can say.
- SISTERS SNIPPETS
This is a new section we’ve added to the Halaqa. It is items that Sisters have sent to us via, email, whatsapp, etc. We encourage those sisters who can’t attend the Halaqa in person, to participate via this new addition.
WHATS APP FROM: SISTER TAHIRA
Brief tadabbur of the Quran,1 juz a day with Brother Nouman Ali Khan~
If you're planning to Read & Understand Quran this Ramadan but don't have enough time
to go through the entire text and translation then spare some time & listen to the short
explanation of some verses from each Juz per day. It will hardly take 5-10mins!
PS: Please forward and help your fellow Muslims to Understand some portion of Quran this
Ramadan, inshaAllah.
Have a blessed Ramadan 
EMAIL FROM: ZAHIRA
My dear friends,
Asalaam alaikum. Here's a link to amazing Stories of the Sahabas and our beloved
Prophet (SAW). MashAllah there is so much that we can learn from these stories! Please
pass it
along.
Jazakallah khair.
- TECH TALK
Sister Sara presented an updated dua app produced by AlHuda International.
It is an excellent free app which features:
- Audio for each supplication
- Transliteration and Translation for each supplication
- Adjustable font size
- References for each supplication
- Favorites list
- Sharing options
Click on the relevant link below to get your own copy.
AlHuda International also has many other useful applications,
Click here to see a selection.
LEARN A DUA
Today we presented two dua’s.
Aisha, may Allah be pleased with her, said: I asked the Messenger of Allah: 'O Messenger of Allah, if I know what night is the night of Qadr, what should I say during it?' He said:
اَللَّهُمَّ اِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ ، تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي
Allahumma innaka ‘affuwwun tuhibbul ‘afwa fa’fu ‘anni’
O Allah You are The One Who forgives greatly, and loves to forgive, so forgive me. [at Tirmidhi]
Grade : Sahih (Darussalam)
Reference : Sunan Ibn Majah 3850
In-book reference : Book 34, Hadith 24
English translation : Vol. 5, Book 34, Hadith 3850
- Before going to sleep
اللّهُـمَّ إِنَّـكَ خَلَـقْتَ نَفْسـي وَأَنْـتَ تَوَفّـاهـا لَكَ ممَـاتـها وَمَحْـياها ، إِنْ أَحْيَيْـتَها فاحْفَظْـها ، وَإِنْ أَمَتَّـها فَاغْفِـرْ لَـها . اللّهُـمَّ إِنَّـي أَسْـأَلُـكَ العـافِـيَة
103 - "O Allah, verily You have created my soul and You shall take it’s life, to You belongs it’s life and death. If You should keep my soul alive then protect it, and if You should take it’s life then forgive it. O Allah, I ask You to grant me good health."
103 - "O Allah, verily You have created my soul and You shall take it’s life, to You belongs it’s life and death. If You should keep my soul alive then protect it, and if You should take it’s life then forgive it. O Allah, I ask You to grant me good health."
Allâhumma innaka khalaqra nafsî wa anta tawaffâhâ. Laka mamâtuhâ wa mahyâhâ. In ahyaytahâ fa-hfazha, wa in amattahâ fa--ghfirlahâ. Allâhumma inni as'aluka-l-câfiyata.
source: Hisnul Muslim
source: Hisnul Muslim
- EID PARTY/PICNIC REMINDER
Amanah Sisters encourages our members to attend our upcoming Eid Celebration.
In sha Allah, it will be held on Sunday July 19th, from 10 am to 1 pm at the Promanade Park,
Douglas Kennedy Headland Section.
Please RSVP soon in sha Allah
- NEXT HALAQA
Sisters present decided to move our next Halaqa ahead by two days (due to the timing of the end of Ramadan and Eid). Therefore in sha Allah, the Halaqa will be held on July 14th, 2015 outdoors at the park located nearby our headquarters. Sisters and children are encouraged to attend.
- SISTERS TALK
Sisters present took turns reading previous posts from Halaqa # 8
Recommended Tips for the Last 10 Nights
Dua Plan for the last 10 nights of Ramadan
The I’tikaf in the last ten days of Ramadhan
Virtues of the Last Ten Nights and Laylat-Al Qadr
- VIDEO
Sister Sara chose two videos for our viewing.
We watched the following video by Nouman Ali Khan entitled:
The second video was too long to watch during our Halaqa, but we wanted to share it with our sisters. In sha Allah, they will find it beneficial.
- CLOSING DUA
For the expiation of sins, said at the conclusion of a sitting or gathering
To listen to this dua click here
196 - "How perfect You are O Allah, and I praise You. I bear witness that None
has the right to be worshipped except You. I seek Your forgiveness and turn to
You in repentance."
سُبْحـانَكَ اللّهُـمَّ وَبِحَمدِك، أَشْهَـدُ أَنْ لا إِلهَ إِلاّ أَنْتَ أَسْتَغْفِرُكَ وَأَتوبُ إِلَـيْك
Subhânaka l-lâhumma wa bi-hamdika. Ash-hadu an lâ ilâha illâ
anta, astaghfiruka wa atûbu ilayka.
If any of this information was good and true, know that it comes from Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala.
If there are mistakes we ask for Allah’s Forgiveness and Mercy.
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