How to Pay Fitrana Online with Ease
This article has been verified by our scholar Mufti Muhammad Zubair Nadeem (PhD in Islamic Studies and Finance, Takhusus from Jamia Ashrafia)
Zakat ul Fitr, Eid Fitrana, or Fitrana, is a mandatory charity that eligible Muslims must give at the end of Ramadan. It is an obligation that must be fulfilled before the Eid ul Fitr prayers start. Fitrana is an expression of gratitude towards Allah (SWT) for having the health, purpose, and steadfastness to fast during Ramadan. In this article, we will discuss Fitrana, why it is important, how to calculate it, and how to quickly pay it online with ease and security.
What is Fitrana?
The following Hadith explains the reasons why Fitana is made compulsory:
“Ibn ’Abbas (RAA) narrated, ‘The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) enjoined Zakat-ul-fitr on the one who fasts (i.e. fasted during the month of Ramadan) to purify him from any indecent act or speech and for the purpose of providing food for the needy. It is accepted as Zakah for the person who pays it before the Eid prayer and it is Sadaqah (i.e. voluntary charity) for the person who pays it after the Eid prayer.’ Related by Abu Dawud and Ibn Majah and Al-Hakim graded it as Sahih.” (Bulugh al-Maram)
The purpose of Fitrana in Islam is to relieve them from any burden of sins they might have committed involuntarily during their fasting period in Ramadan. Profanity is a major sin in Islam. The following Hadith tells us that Allah (SWT) detests those who use foul language:
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Nothing will be heavier on the Day of Resurrection in the Scale of the believer than good manners. Allah hates one who utters foul or coarse language.” (Riyad as-Salihin, 625)
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Similarly, ridiculing and insulting people is something that is strictly forbidden in Islam. The Quran tells us:
“O you who have believed, let not a people ridicule [another] people; perhaps they may be better than them; nor let women ridicule [other] women; perhaps they may be better than them. And do not insult one another and do not call each other by [offensive] nicknames. Wretched is the name of disobedience after [one’s] faith. And whoever does not repent – then it is those who are the wrongdoers.” (Surat Al-Ĥujurāt, 49:11)
Why is Zakat Paid?
While profanity and quarreling are strictly prohibited in Islam, human vulnerabilities exist.
The Quran tells us:
“And Allah wants to lighten for you [your difficulties]; and mankind was created weak.” (Surat An-Nisā’, 4: 28).
Therefore, Allah (SWT) allows believers to purify themselves of such transgressions they commit during fasting. Furthermore, note that giving Fitrana is obligatory for all Muslims before the Eid ul Fitr prayer Another purpose of paying Fitrana in Islam is to assist deserving people in preparing for the festivities of Eid ul Fitr.
How to calculate Fitrana?
Calculating Fitrana is easy, and we can be inferred from the following Hadith:
Narrated Ibn Umar: Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) enjoined the payment of one Sa' of dates or one Sa' of barley as Zakat-Al-Fitr on every Muslim slave or free, male or female, young or old, and he ordered that it be paid before the people went out to offer theId prayer. (One Sa’ = 3 Kilograms approx.) (Sahih al-Bukhari, 1503)
One Sa’ equals the amount one can hold by cupping both hands together. The minimum amount Fitrana needs to pay one person is around PKR 180 for each person. However, affluent individuals are encouraged to give their Fitrana payment equivalent to one Sa’ of other commodities. You can use the following table for reference:
| Commodity | Quantity | Fitrana Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wheat | Almost 2 Kgs | PKR 180 |
|
Barley |
Almost 4 kgs |
PKR 500 |
|
Dried Date (Chawara) |
Almost 4 kgs |
PKR 1700 |
|
Raisins |
Almost 4 kgs |
PKR 3200 |
|
Date (Ajwa) |
Almost 4 kgs |
PKR 12000 |
Remember that if there are any children in your home, their fitrana also needs to be paid. Parents or guardians should pay their children’s fitrana. One can pay with food or money, as well as the decisions can be based on convenience.
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Paying Fitrana is an important duty. Therefore, it must not be delayed. You can also quickly pay your Fitrana online. You can pay the Fitrana for your family.
Our page will enable you to pay Fitrana online securely as well as easily within a few minutes.
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Conclusion
Fitrana is an important obligation that Muslims must pay before Eid ul Fitr prayers start. Muslims are expected to be careful about their conduct while fasting, but human beings have a tendency to falter. Hence, Fitrana purifies our fasting efforts while also being a token of gratitude to Allah (SWT) for giving us the strength and steadfastness to fast during Ramadan. Thus, believers need to pay their Fitrana on time. You can easily and conveniently pay for your Fitrana online. Transparent Hands has set up a page to facilitate Eid Fitrana donations. Donate your Fitrana donations to Transparent Hands to help us fulfill our mission of reaching the maximum number of deserving people waiting for quality healthcare services.
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