SADAQAH-E-FITR

1. Sadaqah-e-Fitr is compulsory upon all Muslim man & woman who are "Saahib-e-Nisaab". This means that it is compulsory for those that have a little extra money which is kept aside as savings.
2. It is Sunnah to give the Sadaqah-e-Fitr before the Eid-ul-Fitr Salaat or a few days earlier.
3. An adult should give Sadaqah-e-Fitr for himself as well as for his children who are not able to afford the Sadaqah-e-Fitr.
4. Sayyiduna Rasulullah (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) has said: "A person's fast remains hanging in between the Heavens & Earth, till the time the Sadaqah-e-Fitr is given."
5. The amount of Sadaqah-e-Fitr is equal to the value of 1 kg 700 g of wheat.
6. This amount can also be given in cash or kind. The amount is about R 20.00 (Calculated in the year 2003. Find out the new amount each year!)
7. If the woman of the house is Saahib-e-Nisaab, then it is Waajib upon her to give Sadaqah-e-Fitr herself. In this case, it is not Waajib upon the man or the husband to give Sadqa for his wife or female family member.