• Zakaat al-Fitr
  The document outlines the underlying purpose and wisdom behind this prescription, citing the authentic narration of Ibn 'Abbaas (reported by Abu Dawood, 1371). Zakaat al-Fitr serves two primary purposes: purifying the soul of the fasting person from shortcomings such as idle talk and foul or obscene language, and providing food to sustain the poor. Furthermore, the text emphasizes the strict timing of the obligation: if paid before the Eid prayer (Salaat al-'Eid), it is considered an accepted zakaat, whereas if it is paid after the prayer, it diminishes to an ordinary act of voluntary charity. The chapter also references textual interpretations of Surah al-A'laa (verses 14–15) and highlights a profound analogy by Wakee' ibn al-Jarraah, who likened Zakaat al-Fitr for the month of Ramadan to the two prostrations of forgetfulness (sajdahs of sahw) in prayer, as it effectively compensates for any shortcomings committed during the fast.

Detail Information

Call Number

297.54 ZAK z

Publisher

: ., 2005

Collation

11 p. ; 30 cm. PDF e-book.

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

-

Classification

297

Subject(s)

Ramadan
Zakaat al-fitr
Charity (sadaqah)
Islamic jurisprudence
Purifying the fast

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