Do Muslims give tithes?

[GDIMOM]

One form of charity (type of tithes) that is obligatory for Muslims is at the conclusion of Ramadan.

Every Muslim is required to pay Zakat-ul-Fitr at the conclusion of the month of Ramadan as a token of thankfulness to God for having enabled him to observe fasts.

One of the main purpose of Zakat al-Fitr is to provide those who fasted with the means of making up for any errors during the month of fasting. Zakat al-Fitr also gives the poor the  means to celebrate the festival of breaking the fast (Eid al-Fitr) along with the rest of the Muslims.

Zakat-ul-Fitr is part of the fast of Ramadan and is characterized by the following elements:

• It must be given before Eid prayers, unless one has a valid reason for a delay.

• It should be given on behalf of every member of the household, whether male or female, adult or minor.

Source: Islamicity.com

[GDIMOM]

Sep. 18, 2009 at 10:27 AM

The amouint is to be on sa' (four double handfuls) of food (basics like rice, grains, etc) per person.

Many give a set amount established around $7-$10 per person and then food is bought and distributed to the needy.

This was my first time paying it (didn't know about this last year) and I took rice and beans in the amount of 5 sa' (1 for me and 4 for my boys)

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[tericared]

Sep. 18, 2009 at 2:56 PM

It feels really good to give.....

[GDIMOM]

Sep. 18, 2009 at 5:42 PM

Yes, it does :)

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[Aasiyah]

Sep. 18, 2009 at 5:53 PM

the sa equals to about a pound.

[GDIMOM]

Sep. 19, 2009 at 11:24 AM

AA I have seen a lot of different explanations about how much a sa' is. This is what I read and heard: 4.4 pounds, 5 pounds, 2 double handfuls and 4 double handfuls.

I went with the 4 double handfuls and 4.4 pounds.

Allah knows best :)

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