(Worksheet) The Wisdom Of Zakatul-Fitr

(Worksheet) The Wisdom Of Zakatul-Fitr

Introduction

Zakatul-Fitr is an essential act of charity in Islam, given at the end of Ramadan. The hadith narrated by Ibn ‘Abbaas highlights its wisdom and importance in both purifying the fasting person and supporting the poor.

Read the hadith carefully and answer the following questions.

Wisdom of Zakatul-Fitr

Ibn ‘Abbaas said:

“The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) made Zakatul-Fitr obligatory as a means of purifying the fasting person from idle talk and foul language, and to feed the poor. Whoever pays it before the prayer, it is an accepted zakah, and whoever pays it after the prayer, it is just a kind of charity (sadaqah).”

[Reported by Abu Dawood, Al-Nawawi said: Abu Dawood reported it from Ibn ‘Abbaas with a hasan isnaad}

Reading Comprehension Questions

1. Why did the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) make Zakatul-Fitr obligatory?

2. What are the two key benefits of giving Zakatul-Fit?

3. What is the consequence of giving Zakatul-Fitr after the Eid prayer?

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