The obligation of Zakaat Al-Fitr

Sadaqat Al-Fitr ( Zakaat Al-Fitr)
 Is prescribed by the Sharee‘ah based on the general indication of the texts of the Quran and the Sunnah, as well as by scholarly consensus. Allah
The Almighty Says (what means): {He has certainly succeeded who purifies himself. And mentions the Name of his Lord and prays.}
[Quran 87:14-15]

The Commander of the Believers,
‘Umar ibn ‘Abdul-Azeez, may Allah have mercy upon him, would command the Muslims to give Sadaqat Al-Fitr and recite the above mentioned verse.
As for the Sunnah,
Ibn ‘Umar, may Allaah be pleased with him, said,
         “The Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, ordained Zakaat Al-Fitr to be given as one Saa‘ (handful) of dates or barley for every slave and free Muslim, male or female, young or old. He ordered it to be given out before the Muslims go to the ‘Eed Prayer.” [Al-Bukhaari and Muslim]

The scholars have unanimously agreed on the obligation of Zakaat Al-Fitr, which has two stipulations:

1- Its amount (one Saa’) should be over and above one’s own need and the need of his dependants for the day and night of ‘Eid.

Zakaat Al-Fitr is an individual obligation upon every Muslim who can afford it. It was ordained, along with fasting, in the second year after Hijrah (prophetic emigration). The recipients of Sadaqat Al-Fitr are the same recipients of general Zakaah, based on what Allah The Almighty Says (which means):
{Zakaah expenditures are only for the poor and for the needy…}
[Quran 9:60]

The amount to be given of Sadaqat Al-Fitr is a single Saa‘ for each Muslim, but it can be less than one Saa‘ if the Muslim does not find any more than that. Sadaqat Al-Fitr is obligatory upon every Muslim individually, and the Muslim is not obligated to give it on behalf of others according to the preponderant opinion of scholars. However, one can give it on behalf of those under his care with their consent. An exception to this ruling is the slave, for whom Sadaqat Al-Fitr is, of course, an obligation, but in his case it is alright for his master to pay on his behalf.
The Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said:
“There is no charity to be paid on the slave (i.e. for owning him) except Sadaqat Al-Fitr.”
[Muslim]

It is permissible to give Zakaat Al-Fitr early but only by a maximum of two days before ‘EId as this was authentically reported from
 Ibn ‘Umar, may Allaah be pleased with him: In a Hadeeth, it was said, “Ibn ‘Umar gave Sadaqat Al-Fitr for those who would accept it, and they used to receive it one or two days before ‘Eid Al-Fitr.”
 [Al-Bukhaari]

However, it is preferable to give it before the ‘Eid Prayer due to the Hadeeth which was narrated on the authority of Ibn ‘Umar, may Allaah be pleased with him, where it was mentioned that the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, ordered Sadaqat Al-Fitr to be distributed before Muslims go out for the ‘Eid Prayer.
 It is not permissible to delay it until after the ‘Eid Prayer, and if it is, it would not be valid.
The Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said: “Whoever introduces something to our affairs (i.e. religion) which does not belong to it, it will be rejected.”

Therefore, the time for giving Zakaat Al-Fitr can be one of three:

1- Permissible: which is two days before ‘Eid Al-Fitr

2- Recommended: which is the morning of the day of ‘Eid before the Prayer

3- Prohibited: which is after the ‘Eid Prayer, when it would not be valid

It is permissible for the Muslim to authorise someone to give it on his behalf. Also, there is no sin on him who delays giving it for a valid reason and therefore gives it late. Sadaqat Al-Fitr can be given out of the common staple-food of the country, and according to the majority of scholars it is not permissible to give the monetary value of the Sadaqat Al-Fitr.
The Muslim may give one person many Saa‘s or one Saa‘ for many people.

Finally, it is preferable for the Muslim to give it personally so that he would be sure of delivering it to its due recipients on time.

"MISCONCEPTION OF "LAILATHUL QADR"

 MISCONCEPTION OF  LAILATHUL QADR

There is wrong belief by some of the people who believe scholars word.
 They never tries to understand a true message of Allah, they believe wrong
 scholar's words.


 What Qur'an says of "Lailathul Qadr"

 Verily, Allah have send it (This Qur'an) down in the Night of Al- Qadr
 (Decree).
 And what will make you know what the Night of Al- Qadr is?
 The Night of Al- Qadr is better that a 1000 months
 (i.e worshipping Allah in that night is better than worshipping Allah a
 thousand months, i.e 83 years and 4 months)
 [Surah 97 Ayat 1,2,3]


Allah says in Holy Qur'an that Allah has send down Qur'an on the Night of
 Al- Qadr
 some Scholars say Qur'an has send down Shabaan 15 or other days
 that is against Qur`an


 Down we can check a Hadees say about
                "Lailathul Qadr"

 What Prophet (s) say,
 Narrated Aisha(r) Prophet (s) said, "Search for the
 Lailathul Qadr in the odd nights of the last ten days of Ramadan."
(i.e 21,23,25,27.29)
 [Bukhari]


 Its clearly says odd nights of the last ten days of
 Ramadan. Some wrong scholars say "Lailathul Qadr" on Ramadan 25 or
 Ramadan 27 from where they get. It is against to Prophet (s) word,
 they does not give importance to Prophet (s) word, they create their own
 rule, and fool people believe them.


What Prophet (s) do last ten days of Ramadan

 Narrated Abdullah Bin Umar:Prophet (s) used to practise i'tikaf in the last
 ten days of the month of Ramadan
[Bukhari]


 Above Hadees clearly says,


 Prophet (s) used to practise i'tikaf in the last ten days of the month of
 Ramadan


So Prophet (s) will in the Masjid last ten days of Ramadan he go out only
 for needed time.
 Its wrong belief Lailathul Qadr is on Ramadan 25 or Ramadan 27 and
 also what this wrong Scholars do, they invite people to open group on the
 night on Ramadan 27 and they say dikr in the open ground with group of
 people, the people who fellow blindly this scholar`s word, even this
 scholars go to hell.
There is no hadees saying people should gather together
 in open ground on Ramadan 27
 Allah has given brain to them to think, yet they think not about Sunna of
 Prophet.


 Interesting thing is that
Ramadan last ten day we have to busy inside
 Masjid, this wrong scholars bring out to open ground on Ramadan 27 and Eid
 Gaah should be done in open ground, this scholars bring people inside the
 Masjid. They change Islamic rule so they can shine infront of people. they
 are bringing new Islam, so that their pocket will be full, this is
 innovaction, and all innovaction leds to Hell.


 The REAL Sunnah regarding Shabaan :
 If you truly and sincerely want to please Allaah and do deeds that will be
 acceptable to Him, then follow the REAL Sunnah of the Prophet (Sal Allaahu
 Alayhi wa Sallam). Above is what is proven in the authentic sunnah:

Seeking the Night of Al-Qadr

Seeking the Night of Al-Qadr

It is related on the authority of ‘Ubaadah ibn As-Saamit, may Allaah be pleased with him, that the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa salam, came to educate the people regarding the Night of Al-Qadr (Decree), but two Muslims were arguing with each other. So, he, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa salam, said: “I came out to inform you about the Night of Al-Qadr, but so-and-so were quarreling, so its knowledge was taken away. Yet, perhaps that is for your own good, so look for it on the ninth, seventh and fifth [of the last ten nights of Ramadhaan].”[Al-Bukhaari] Moreover, Abu Sa‘eed Al-Khudri, may Allaah be pleased with him, narrates that, before it was shown to him, the Messenger of Allaah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa salam, observed I‘tikaaf during the middle ten [days of Ramadhaan], seeking the Night of Al-Qadr. When the days elapsed, he ordered that his tent be dismantled. But then, it was revealed to him that it actually falls on one of the last ten [nights], so, he ordered his tent to be pitched once again. Subsequently, he came to everyone and said: “O People! The Night of Al-Qadr was shown to me and I came out to inform you of it; but there came two men, each of whom was demanding his right from the other, and the devil was in their company, so I forgot it. Hence, anticipate it in [one of] the last ten nights of Ramadhaan; seek it in the ninth, seventh and fifth [of its nights].” [Muslim] Enlivening the last ten nights of the blessed month with worshipIt was narrated on the authority of ‘Aa’ishah, may Allaah be pleased with her, that she said, “When the last ten days of Ramadhaan would come, the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, used to tighten his lower garment belt, spend the whole night in prayer and worship, and wake his family (at night for prayer and worship).”  [Al-Bukhaari and Muslim] It was also narrated on the authority of ‘Aa’ishah, may Allaah be pleased with her, that she said, “The Messenger of Allaah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, would strive his utmost (in prayer and worship) during the last ten [nights of Ramadhaan] much more than he did at any other time.”  [Muslim] It is narrated on the authority of ‘Ali, may Allaah be pleased with him, that the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, would wake up his family (at night for prayers and worship) in the last ten days of Ramadhaan. [At-Tirmithi: Hasan Saheeh] According to another version narrated by Ahmad, “When the [last] ten [days of Ramadhaan] would come, the Messenger, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, would wake his family (at night for prayer and worship) and tighten his lower garment belt. It was said to Abu Bakr ibn ‘Ayyaash (the sub-narrator), ‘What does ‘to tighten the lower garment belt’ mean?’ He said, ‘To keep aloof from women.’” [Ahmad] Benefits and rulingsFirst: The Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, used to strive in worship. Even though Allaah The Almighty had forgiven for him his earlier and later sins, the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, strove his utmost during the last ten days of Ramadhaan much more than he did at any other time. Second: The Prophetic guidance during the last ten days of Ramadhaan is to spend the whole night in prayer and Thikr (remembrances and mentioning Allah), and keep aloof from women. Third: It is recommended to awaken the family to perform night prayer during the last ten days of Ramadhaan. So, if the people’s habit is to remain sleepless at night in Ramadhaan, as is the case these days, let it be spent in prayer and Thikr, and not in amusement and play. Fourth: It is permissible for the man to enjoin and obligate his family and children to perform supererogatory deeds, in which it is due upon them to obey him. Fifth: It is recommended to spend the whole night, during the last ten days of Ramadhaan, in prayer and Thikr as much as possible, because this was what the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, did as indicated from the Hadeeths’ apparent meaning. The narrations concerning the prohibition to stand the whole night in prayer are understood to apply to doing it regularly throughout the year. However; the nights which have special excellence, like the last ten days of Ramadhaan, are exceptional. Sixth: The wisdom behind striving one’s utmost in prayer and worship during the last ten nights of Ramadhaan is to seek the Night of Al-Qadr; and it is out of the Mercy of Allaah The Almighty upon His servants that He Included it in these last ten nights: had it been any of the nights in the whole year, people would have suffered great hardship seeking it, and most of the people would have missed it.