Prayer for Receiving the Recommended Reading of Zakat Fitrah, Know Its Virtue

Kapanlagi.com - Zakat fitrah is the zakat that Muslims give at the end of Ramadan, to purify their wealth and souls. Zakat fitrah is given as a form of social care, to fellow Muslims, especially those who are classified as poor, needy, and deserving. Zakat is distributed through an Amil. When receiving zakat payment, the Amil is recommended to recite a prayer for receiving zakat fitrah.

Zakat is a special act of worship because it brings benefits to the giver and the recipient. The Amil plays a crucial role in the process of zakat payment. The Amil is responsible for receiving, calculating, and distributing zakat to those who are deserving. Therefore, the Amil should be knowledgeable and understand the intricacies of zakat, including the prayer for receiving zakat.

So, how is the prayer for receiving zakat fitrah recommended to be recited by an Amil? To find out, just read the following review:

1. Prayer of the Amil when Receiving Zakat

Prayer of the Amil when Receiving Zakat (credit: unsplash)

As mentioned earlier, it is highly recommended for the Amil (person in charge of distributing zakat) to recite a prayer when receiving zakat from the muzaki (person who pays zakat). Here is one of the prayers when receiving zakat and its meaning:

"Aajrokallahu fiimaa a'thoita wabaaroka fiimaa abqoita waja'alahu laka thohuuron."

Meaning:

"May Allah reward you for what you have given (zakat) and may Allah bless you in the wealth that you have left and may He make it a purification for you."

2. Prayer of Receiving Zakat by Mentioning the Name of the Muzaki

In addition to the above prayer, the Amil can also recite another prayer when receiving zakat fitrah. One of the other prayers can be recited by mentioning the name of the muzaki. Here is the recitation of the prayer when receiving zakat by mentioning the name of the muzaki:

"Allahumma sholli 'ala ali .... (mention the name of the muzaki)."

Meaning:

"O Allah, grant forgiveness to …."

3. Prayer for Receiving Zakat Fitrah According to Habib Hasan Ahmad Muhammad Al Kaf

Prayer for Receiving Zakat Fitrah According to Habib Hasan Ahmad Muhammad Al Kaf (credit: unsplash)

Some scholars recommend reciting a prayer for receiving zakat by the amil. One of the scholars who recommends this practice is Habib Hasan Ahmad Muhammad Al Kaf. Here is the prayer for receiving zakat fitrah according to Habib Hasan Ahmad Muhammad Al Kaf:

"Ajarakallaahu fii maa a'thaita wa baaraka fii maa abqaita wa ja'alahu laka thahuuran."

Meaning:

"May Allah reward you for what you have given, and may Allah bless the wealth you have saved and make it a purification for you."

4. Prayer for Receiving Zakat Fitrah According to Syekh Nawawi Banten

Prayer for Accepting Zakat Fitrah According to Syekh Nawawi Banten (credit: unsplash)

In addition to Habib Hasan Ahmad Muhammad Al Kaf, Syekh Nawawi Banten is also a scholar who explains the importance of reciting a prayer for receiving zakat for the amil. Here is the prayer for receiving zakat according to Syekh Nawawi Banten:

"Thahharallaahu qalbaka fii quluubil abraar, wa zakkaa 'amalaka fi 'amalil akhyaar, wa shallaa 'alaa ruuhika fii arwaahis syuhadaa'."

Meaning:

"May Allah purify your heart among the hearts of the righteous servants, may Allah purify your deeds among the deeds of the best servants, and may Allah send blessings upon your soul among the souls of the martyrs."

5. The Virtue of Reading Prayer for Accepting Zakat Fitrah by Amil

The Virtue of Reading Prayer for Accepting Zakat Fitrah by Amil (credit: unsplash)

Becoming an Amil who is responsible for receiving zakat fitrah is a great responsibility. As a form of respect and sincerity in carrying out this duty, Amil is encouraged to recite a prayer when receiving zakat. There are several virtues that can be obtained when an Amil recites a prayer for accepting zakat fitrah, including:

1. Increasing Blessings in the Received Wealth

By reciting a prayer for accepting zakat fitrah, Amil will receive blessings from Allah SWT in the received wealth. The prayer asks for the received zakat wealth to bring goodness and rewards.

2. Respect for the Zakat Giver

In one of the prayers for accepting zakat fitrah, Amil is encouraged to mention the name of the zakat giver. This shows Amil's respect and appreciation for the zakat giver. In mentioning the name of the zakat giver, the Amil prays to Allah to grant forgiveness and blessings to the zakat giver.

3. Sign of Purity of Heart and Deeds

The prayer for receiving zakat fitrah also asks Allah to purify the heart of the Amil like the hearts of His righteous servants, and to cleanse his deeds like the deeds of His best servants. This shows the importance of purity of heart and deeds in carrying out the duty as an Amil.

Those are some of the explanations related to the prayer for receiving zakat fitrah that the Amil can read when processing the payment of zakat from the muzaki. May it be beneficial, increase knowledge, and strengthen faith as a Muslim. Ameen.

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