The Prophet's Guidance in Giving out the Zakaat-ul-Fitr
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Subject: zakat
Title: The Prophet's Guidance in Giving out the Zakaat-ul-Fitr
Created on: Wed Sep 26 17:26:18 -0400 2007
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Abstract: ... barley or a saa' or dry cheese, or a saa' or raisins or half a saa' of wheat, or a saa' of the food of the people's land. He SAWS would give it out in food and not cash. It was from his SAWS practice to give the Zakaat-ul-Fitr a day or two prior to the 'Eed prayer. It was from his SAWS practice to specifically give the Zakaat-ul-Fitr to the needy people (masaakeen). And he SAWS would not divide it separately for the eight categories of people mentioned in the Surah At-Tawbah (60)1 He SAWS would appoint one of his Companions to collect and guard the Zakaat-ul-Fitr. ... [Full Article...]
