Sadaqatul Fitr FAQ

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Sadaqatul Fitr FAQ

Mufti Sajid · Accepted Answer

**Q: What is the status of Sadaqatul Fitr?**
A: Waajib.

**Q: On whom is it compulsory?**
A: Every Muslim who has the value of nisaab on the day of Eid after subtracting debts.

**Q: Is it waajib on minor children?**
A: Yes, discharged on their behalf by their father/guardian, or from their own savings if they have any.

**Q: To whom can it be given?**
A: To Muslims who are zakaat-eligible.

**Q: When should it be discharged?**
A: Best after dawn on the Day of Eid until going to the Eid salaah venue, though it may be discharged before or after this time without delay.

**Q: Must it be discharged in cash?**
A: No, it can be given in kind.

**Q: Should it be given to an organisation or an individual directly?**
A: Preferable to hand it to the needy personally, though giving it to an organisation is permissible if discharged timeously.

**Q: What if an organisation discharges it long after the prescribed time?**
A: The organisation was appointed wakeel (representative); the Fitrah is only discharged when they actually distribute the money.

*And Allah Ta'ala Knows Best.*

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