Give Zakat al-Fitr 2024 - Ethical & Transparent Charity
Fitrana (Sadaqah al-Fitr or Zakat al-Fitr), is a charitable donation of food or its equivalent monetary value, which must be given before the end of Ramadan. Fitrana must be given by every self-supporting adult Muslim who has the value of food (or non-essential items) in excess of their needs, on behalf of themselves and their dependents.
How much is Fitrana (Zakat ul Fitr) per person?
Abu Sa’id al-Khudri said: In the time of the Prophet (SAW), we used to give as zakah al-fitr: one sa’ of grain, or barley, or dates, or cheese, or raisins. [Bukhari & Muslim]
The quantity is described by the Prophet (SAW) as half a sa’ of wheat or one sa’ of dates, raisins, barley or cheese.
If we translate this into a monetary value based on the current prices of these staple foods, the value of Fitrana can vary (as on 17th March 2021):
Wheat = £4.99
Barley = £5.02
Cheese = £16.20
Deglet Nour Dates = £24.3
Modejool = £29.16
Safawi dates = £44.55
Ajwa = £64.74
We have set the value of Fitrana for 2021 as a minimum of £5 per person, however, as per the Sunnah, we strongly encourage donating more if you are able. Simply select ‘Custom Amount’ on the donation box to enter your preferred amount!
“The Prophet (SAW) ordained Zakat Al Fitr to purify the fasting person from indecent words or actions & to provide food for the needy. It is accepted as Zakah for the person who gives it before the Eid prayer; but it is a mere sadaqah for the one who gives it after the prayer” (Abu Dawud & Ibn Majah)
At Al Miftah, we aim to get your Fitrana donations to the neediest, before Eid al-Fitr, to truly encapsulate the aims of this Sunnah act of worship.
Whilst you can donate your Fitrana at any point up until performing Salah for Eid al-Fitr, we strongly encourage you to donate as early as possible in Ramadan, to enable charities on the ground to distribute your charitable donations before Eid.
