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‘Ibn Abbas reported: “The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, obligated Zakat al-Fitr as purification of the fasting person from vain talk and misbehaviour, as food for the poor.”’

(Abi-Dawud)

Zakat al-Fitr, commonly known as ‘Fitrana’, is the compulsory charity paid by every Muslim – adult and child – before the end of Ramadan.

Fitrana is mandatory, regardless of whether or not you were able to fast during the blessed month. It is a way for Muslims to give thanks and enable poorer people to join in the Eid celebrations.

When to Give Sadaqah

When to Give Sadaqah

Sadaqah can be given at any time. Many people give in moments of gratitude, on special occasions, or when praying for relief during difficulty, illness, or bereavement.

What matters most is sincerity. Whether given publicly or in secret, every sincere gift offered for the sake of Allah (SWT) carries value and can become a means of mercy for both giver and receiver.

“Charity does not, in any way, decrease the wealth and the servant who forgives, Allah adds to his respect.”

Muslim

The Difference Between Sadaqah and Zakat

The Difference Between Sadaqah and Zakat

Both Sadaqah and Zakat are forms of giving in Islam, but they are not the same. Zakat is an obligatory act of worship with clear rules, while Sadaqah is voluntary and broader in its expression.

“Good works protect from evil fates; charity in secret extinguishes the wrath of the Lord, and every good deed is charity.”

Al-Mu’jam al-Awsat

Sadaqah can be given by anyone, at any time, and in many forms. That flexibility makes it a beautiful way to support patients, strengthen hospitals, and respond to urgent needs with compassion.