1. ZAKAAT And surely those who believe and do good deeds and keep up Salaat and pay Zakaat shall have their reward with their Lord….[2:277] Zakaat is a charity that is paid on certain items It is given to needy muslims 2.5% Zakaat-e-Maal Zakaat-e-Fitra

2. ZAKAAT ZAKAAT-E-MAAL IS WAJIB ON: Barley Dates Camels Gold & Silver Coins Grapes Goats Sheep Cows Wheat

3. ZAKAAT ZAKAAT-E-MAAL CAN BE GIVEN TO: Poor stranded travellers Fukara Cannot pay their expenses for the whole year Masakeen State worse than Fukara Hamil Collector appointed by Imam (A) or Mujtahid-e-A'alam Rikaab Helping in freeing a slave Non-Muslims Who come to Islam by taking Zakaat or have been helpful to Muslims in war Debtors Who are unable to pay their debts Fi Sabeelillah In the way of Allah Ibnus Sabeel

4. ZAKAAT ZAKAAT-E-FITRA On the night of Eid-ul-Fitr, Fitra becomes compulsory on the head of the family who is responsible for the maintenance of the family. The head of the family who is responsible for paying Fitra should keep the money separate at night with the intention of paying it later. It is better that the money is given away before Eid prayers, but it can be given after the prayers.

5. ZAKAAT ZAKAAT-E-FITRA Before Sunset After Sunset Muslim Guest Arrival Host has to pay Fitra Host does NOT have to pay Fitra Kafir Guest Arrival Host has to pay Fitra Host does NOT have to pay Fitra New born baby Head of Family to pay Fitra Mustahab to pay Fitra Guest/Servant Departs Fitra does NOT need to be paid Fitra needs to be paid Person Dies Fitra does NOT need to be paid Fitra needs to be paid Boarder It is the responsibility of the boarder to pay the Fitra and not the Head of the Family. Servant Receives Wages ONLY Receives Wages & Food Fitra paid by the servant Fitra paid by employer

6. ZAKAAT ZAKAAT-E-FITRA CAN BE GIVEN ON: Wheat Milk Dates Grapes OR The Value of the above in money

7. ZAKAAT OTHER RELEVANT RULES FOR ZAKAAT-E-FITRA One person cannot give 3 different kinds of grain as Fitra; however, different forms of Fitra can be given by members of the same family The Fitra per person has to be 3 Kgs in weight or its value in money The money for Fitra can be given to any Organisation who undertake the responsibility of buying the grain and passing it on to the people who are liable for receiving Zakaat If you are giving Fitra in the form of grain then you have to ensure that the grain is of good quality and not mixed with dirt

8. ZAKAAT ZAKAAT-E-FITRA CAN BE GIVEN TO: Qualifier of Zakaat-e-Maal Poor Needy blood relations Needy neighbours Needy scholars IT IS WAJIB TO GIVE FITRA TO THE NEEDY IN YOUR HOMETOWN FIRST. IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO TELL THAT THE MONEY GIVEN TO THE NEEDY IS OF FITRA. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Islam_Beauty_and_Practice/