taleemul_haq

("For me, I have set my face, firmly and truly towards Him Who created the heavens
and the earth. And never shall I give partners to Allah. Verify my worship and my
sacrifice, my living and my dying are for Allah, Lord of the world. O Allah this sacrifice is
from you and is for You.)
WHILE SLAUGHTERING THE ANIMAL READ:
("In the name of Allah is the Greatest")
SADAQATUL FITR
ON WHOM IS SADAQATUL FITR WAAJIB:
• Sadaqatul Fitr is Wajib upon one who possesses so much that Zakat is due on him.
• A person (on whom Zakat is not due) possesses items more than his daily needs (for the
purpose of trade or otherwise). The value of these items adds up to the Nisaah (amount
for Zakat being Wajib). Sadaqatul Fitr will be Wajib upon such a person as well, even
though a whole year may not have passed and such items.
• A person should discharge his Sadaqatul Fitr in respect of himself and all those who are
dependent upon him like his wife and his minor children (who do not possess any wealth).
If they do, the Sadaqatul Fitr may be given from their wealth.
• It is not Wajib to give Sadaqatul Fitr on behalf of a child born on the day of Eid (after the
time of Fajr sets in).
• It is not Wajib to give Sadaqatul Fitr on behalf of one's mature children. Yes, one may
give on behalf of one's insane child.
• NOTE: One upon whom Sadaqatul Fitr is Wajib must discharge this duty whether he has
observed the Rozas (fasting) of Ramadan or not.
• Sadaqatul Fitr is not Wajib on one for whom it is permissible to take Zakat and Sadaqatul
Fitr.
WHEN DOES SADAQATUL FITR BECOME WAAJIB?
• Sadaqatul Fitr becomes Wajib on the day of Eid as the time of Fajr Salat arrives. If one
dies before the time of Fajr Salat, Sadaqatul Fitr will not be Wajib upon him. Neither
should it be taken nor paid from his property.
TIME FOR DISCHARGING SADAQATUL FITR:
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