Reading the Intention to Receive Zakat Fitrah and the Prayer When Paying, Know to Make It More Blessed

Kapanlagi.com - Zakat fitrah is one of the pillars of Islam. It means that paying zakat fitrah is obligatory for those who are able. Zakat fitrah is paid during the month of Ramadan, precisely before Eid al-Fitr. Zakat Fitrah is paid to the amil and will be distributed to those who are eligible. Not just receiving it, it turns out there is a recitation of the intention to receive zakat fitrah that can be recited by the amil and the recipient.

Zakat is done by giving a certain amount of wealth to those who are eligible to receive it. Although it has been done in the month of Ramadan every year, it turns out that not many people know about the recitation of the intention to receive zakat fitrah. However, this intention recitation is like gratitude and prayer that can make zakat more blessed.

To increase Islamic knowledge, here is a review of the intention to receive zakat fitrah, the procedures, and the recipients that have been summarized from various sources.

1. Procedure for Paying Zakat Fitrah

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Zakat fitrah can be paid from the beginning of Ramadan until before the Eid al-Fitr prayer. Every Muslim can pay zakat fitrah for themselves or for others such as husband, wife, children, or other family members.

The usual amount of zakat fitrah paid is 2.5 kg of staple food per day. Alternatively, it can be replaced with money equivalent to the purchase price of 2.5 kg of staple food.

In general, zakat fitrah payment can be made through an amil (person or institution responsible for managing zakat payments). The amil will then distribute the paid zakat to those who are eligible to receive it.

2. Intention to Pay Zakat Fitrah

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Just like any other worship, the payment of zakat fitrah must also be based on intention. There are several readings for the intention of paying zakat fitrah, depending on whose name the zakat is paid for. Here are some readings for the intention of paying zakat fitrah:

1) Intention of zakat fitrah for oneself:

Nawaytu an ukhrija zakaata al-fitri 'an nafsi fardhan lillahi ta'ala.

Meaning:

"I intend to give zakat fitrah for myself as an obligation for Allah Taala."

2) Intention of zakat fitrah for spouse (wife):

Nawaytu an ukhrija zakaata al-fitri 'an zaujati fardhan lillahi ta'ala

Meaning:

"I intend to give zakat fitrah for my wife as an obligation for Allah Taala."

3) Intention of zakat fitrah for a son:

Nawaytu an ukhrija zakaata al-fitri 'an waladi fardhan lillahi ta'ala

Meaning:

"I intend to give zakat fitrah for my son... (mention the name of the son giving zakat fitrah), as an obligation for Allah Taala."

4) Intention of zakat fitrah for a daughter:

Nawaytu an ukhrija zakaata al-fitri 'an binti fardhan lillahi ta'ala

Meaning:

"I intend to give zakat fitrah for my daughter... (mention the name of the daughter giving zakat fitrah), as an obligation for Allah Taala."

5) Intention of zakat fitrah for the whole family:

Nawaytu an ukhrija zakaata al-fitri anni wa an jami'i ma yalzimuniy nafaqatuhum syar'an fardhan lillahi ta'ala

Meaning:

"I intend to give zakat fitrah for myself and all the people whose livelihood is my responsibility as an obligation for Allah Taala."

3. Prayer for Paying Zakat Fitrah

In addition to having a sincere intention, paying zakat fitrah will be more perfect if accompanied by a prayer. Reciting a prayer when paying zakat fitrah can make it more virtuous and blessed. The following are some of the prayers that can be recited when paying zakat fitrah:

Allahumma ij'alha maghnaman, wa la taj'alha maghraman.

Meaning:

"O Allah, make this zakat fitrah a savings, not a debt."

4. Intention Prayer for Receiving Zakat Fitrah

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After being received by the amil, zakat will be distributed to those who are eligible to receive it. The groups of zakat recipients are explained in Surah At Taubah, verse 6, which means:

Indeed, zakat is only for the poor, the needy, the zakat collectors, those whose hearts are to be reconciled, for freeing slaves, for those in debt, for the cause of Allah, and for the stranded traveler - an obligation [imposed] by Allah. And Allah is Knowing and Wise."

As mentioned earlier, zakat recipients can recite a prayer or intention for receiving zakat fitrah as an expression of gratitude. Because the zakat received is a blessing and sustenance that can be enjoyed on the day of Eid al-Fitr. The prayer or intention can be recited by the amil and the people who receive zakat from the amil.

As for the prayer or intention for receiving zakat fitrah, it is as follows:

Ajarakallahu fima a'thaita wa ja'alahu laka thahuran wa baraka laka fima abqaita.

Meaning:

"May Allah reward you for what you have given, make it a means of purification for you, and bestow blessings on the wealth that remains for you."

That is one of the intentions for receiving zakat fitrah. Hopefully, it is beneficial and can increase our faith as Muslims. Ameen.

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