Zakat ul-Fitr
Zakat ul-Fitr (Fitrana) is obligatory on every Muslim before the Eid prayer. It purifies your fast from shortcomings and ensures the poor can celebrate Eid with dignity.
The Prophet ﷺ said: "The Messenger of Allah ordained Zakat ul-Fitr to purify the fasting person from indecent words or actions, and to provide food for the needy. It is accepted as Zakat 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 and Ibn Majah)
Your Fitrana feeds families in Syria, Pakistan, and Palestine.
What is Zakat ul-Fitr and Who Must Pay It?
Zakat ul-Fitr is a charitable payment that every Muslim must give at the end of Ramadan, before the Eid prayer. It is obligatory on every self-supporting Muslim who has food in excess of their needs.
You must pay Fitrana if you:
• Are a Muslim (including children and dependents)
• Have food or wealth in excess of your basic needs on the last day of Ramadan
The head of the household can pay on behalf of all family members, including children. Even newborn babies require Fitrana if they are born before Maghrib on the last day of Ramadan.
The amount is £4 per person based on the cost of staple food like rice or flour.
Fitrana MUST be paid before the Eid prayer. If paid after, it is considered regular Sadaqah, not Fitrana.
How Your Fitrana Reaches Those in Need
Your Fitrana is distributed as food parcels to poor and needy Muslims in Syria, Pakistan, and Palestine.
IAC delivers your Fitrana to families living in poverty, ensuring they have food to celebrate Eid. Your payment allows them to participate in the joy of Eid al-Fitr with dignity.
Fitrana can be paid anytime during Ramadan or in the days before Eid. Many scholars recommend paying early so families have time to prepare for Eid.
The Wisdom of Zakat ul-Fitr
Zakat ul-Fitr serves two beautiful purposes.
First, it purifies your fast. Throughout Ramadan, you may have made mistakes, spoken harshly, or fallen short in your worship. Fitrana cleanses these shortcomings, ensuring your fast is accepted by Allah.
Second, it ensures that the poor can celebrate Eid. While you and your family prepare special meals and new clothes, families in poverty worry about how they will afford even basic food. Your Fitrana allows them to celebrate with dignity.
Eid is a day of joy for the entire Ummah. Zakat ul-Fitr ensures no one is left behind.
£4 Per Person
Obligatory on every Muslim, including children.
Before Eid Prayer
Must be paid before the Eid prayer to count as Fitrana.
Purifies Your Fast
Cleanses shortcomings and mistakes made during Ramadan.
Provides for the Poor
Ensures needy families can celebrate Eid with dignity.
Turkey, Syria, Pakistan, Palestine
Your Fitrana reaches families in these countries.
Frequently Asked Questions About Zakat ul-Fitr
When should Fitrana be paid?
It must be paid before the Eid prayer. It can be paid during Ramadan or even a few days before Eid. If paid after Eid prayer, it is considered normal charity (Sadaqah), not Fitrana.
Who receives Fitrana?
It must go to poor and needy Muslims who are eligible for Zakat.
Does a newborn baby require Fitrana?
Yes. If the baby is born before Maghrib on the last day of Ramadan, Fitrana must be paid on their behalf.
Can I pay Fitrana early in Ramadan?
Yes, according to the Hanafi and Shafi'i madhabs. Paying early allows families to prepare for Eid.