“The Messenger of Allah (saw) ordained Zakat ul Fitr (Fitrana) 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)
Fitrana or Zakat ul Fitr, is a payment due by every Muslim, adult and child of the amount of one saa’ of food, equivalent to cupped hands worth of grain, rice or other staple food. In today’s currency, this is £5.
Fitrana is due to be paid for every person in the household. Parents or guardians can pay this on behalf of children.
Your fitrana payment purifies your fasting and can be given at any time during Ramadan. Donate now to feed people in need.