[Akusuka Eps. 19] Tutorial Zakat Fitri: Makna & Cara Mengeluarkan - Ustadz Adi Hidayat

Summary

This video script discusses the significance of zakat fitri during Ramadan, explaining its role in both purifying the fast of the believer and supporting the less fortunate with food. The speaker outlines its traditional measurement using dates or wheat and its modern conversion to rice. Emphasizing that zakat fitri should be given before the Eid prayer, the speaker also highlights the importance of fulfilling this obligation in the form of food, according to the majority of scholars, with a brief mention of an alternative Hanafi view allowing monetary zakat. The ultimate aim is spiritual cleansing and ensuring everyone can celebrate Eid with sufficient provisions.

Takeaways

• 😀 Zakat Fitri is a mandatory act of charity during Ramadan that purifies the fasting individual's soul and helps the needy.
• 😀 The main goals of Zakat Fitri are purification of the person who fasted and providing food support to the poor, enabling them to celebrate Eid.
• 😀 Zakat Fitri is obligatory before the Eid prayer and must be given to the poor in the form of staple foods like dates, wheat, or rice.
• 😀 The measurement for Zakat Fitri is typically 1 sa (roughly 2.5–3 kg or 3.5 liters of rice) depending on the local staple food.
• 😀 The speaker emphasizes that Zakat Fitri helps the poor experience the joy of Eid by providing them with food they would otherwise lack.
• 😀 There is a difference of opinion among Islamic scholars regarding whether Zakat Fitri can be given as cash, but the majority agrees it should be in the form of food.
• 😀 Zakat Fitri is intended to directly support those in need during the celebration of Eid, and cash donations may undermine its original purpose.
• 😀 Additional food items like cooking oil, sugar, or other staples can be included as part of the Zakat Fitri to provide a complete food package for the poor.
• 😀 The spirit of Zakat Fitri goes beyond charity; it is a spiritual act that purifies the soul of the giver by fulfilling their religious obligations.
• 😀 Zakat Fitri must be given before the Eid prayer, or it will be considered regular charity (sedekah), not Zakat Fitri.

Q & A

What is the primary purpose of zakat fitri during Ramadan?

The primary purpose of zakat fitri is to purify the soul of the person fasting by cleansing any misdeeds committed during Ramadan and to support the poor and needy by providing them with food to celebrate Eid al-Fitr.

What are the two main goals of zakat fitri as mentioned in the script?

The two main goals of zakat fitri are: 1) To purify the fasting person's soul from misdeeds or mistakes during Ramadan, and 2) To provide food for those in need, ensuring they can join in the Eid celebrations.

How is the amount of zakat fitri measured?

Zakat fitri is measured as one 'sa', which is approximately 2.5 to 3 kg of rice or its equivalent in the local staple food.

Can zakat fitri be given in cash instead of food?

While the Hanafi school of thought allows zakat fitri to be given in cash, the majority of scholars, including those from the Maliki, Shafi'i, and Hanbali schools, agree that zakat fitri should be given in the form of food, as this is the intended support for the poor.

When should zakat fitri be distributed?

Zakat fitri should be distributed before the Salat Idul Fitri (Eid prayer). If it is given after the prayer, it no longer qualifies as zakat fitri but is considered an ordinary charity (sadaqah).

What food items are typically given for zakat fitri?

Zakat fitri is traditionally given in the form of staple food such as rice. Additional items like cooking oil, sugar, or other foodstuffs can be included to support the recipient, forming a complete food package.

Why is zakat fitri linked to the concept of purification?

Zakat fitri serves as a means to purify the soul, cleansing the fasting person from mistakes or inappropriate actions during Ramadan and ensuring they end the month in a state of spiritual purity.

What is the relationship between zakat fitri and the happiness of Eid?

Zakat fitri ensures that the poor can also enjoy the happiness of Eid by providing them with food, allowing them to partake in the celebratory meal, which signifies the end of fasting and the beginning of festivities.

Is zakat fitri only for Muslims who have fasted during Ramadan?

Zakat fitri is obligatory for every Muslim who has the means to do so, including those who fasted during Ramadan and those who did not, as it is a means of purification and support for the needy.

What happens if zakat fitri is not given before Salat Idul Fitri?

If zakat fitri is given after the Salat Idul Fitri, it no longer qualifies as zakat fitri and instead becomes an ordinary charity (sadaqah). It must be given before the prayer to fulfill its intended purpose.