We are all embracing the rewards of Ramadan 2023. While Ramadan is here, it is time to know how to calculate Fitrana 2023 amount before it ends. In this article, you will know the amount that every Muslim should pay to the needy like Fitrana.
The goal of Islam is the mutual welfare of the entire society. Therefore, he has made Fitrana or Sadaqah Fitr obligatory on all the privileged Muslims of the society. This Sadaqah is a charity payment that Muslims have to pay to the needy in their community before the coming of Eid.
There is no objection to Muslims fasting or not. If anyone has enough wealth to share even a little with the needy brothers, he should do so by the command of Allah. This charity is a way of thanking Allah for the blessings of Ramadan and Eid-ul-Fitr. Another major reason for this duty is to promote happiness in society.
Eid-ul-Fitr is a celebration event in Islam. Therefore, every Muslim has the right to celebrate it with joy. Thus, the wealthy have to pay a certain amount of Fitrana to the eligible people. Every member irrespective of age has to pay it. Therefore, whether a person is a child, an adult, or an old man or woman, the payment of Fitrana is applicable to them.
However, the head of the family can give alms to the needy on behalf of the family. It is better to pay the money as soon as possible so that even poor people can prepare for Eid and celebrate Eid without any inconvenience.
How to calculate Fitrana amount 2023?
The minimum amount of Fitrana is 2.25 kg of flour, rice or any other staple food. The price of food changes every year so it has to be paid according to the current prices of food in the markets. This is the rate of 2.25 kg of flour, barley, raisins or dates.
Eligibility
The eligibility of those who deserve Sadaqah Fitr is the same as what you give to those to whom you give Zakat. Below is the list of people to whom you can pay your 2023 dues:
- poor (low income households)
- needy (someone is in trouble)
- Zakat administrators who distribute.
- New Muslims
- Slaves and captives
- People in debt
- People traveling away from home with limited equipment.
As responsible citizens of the society it is our duty to think about the needs of the needy. They also have a share in the joy of Eid-ul-Fitr. So hurry up and pay them your Sadaqah al-Fitr so that they can prepare for Eid with ease and satisfaction.