What Is the Meaning of Fitra?
"Fitra" or "fitrah" (Arabic: ????‎; ALA-LC: fi?rah), is the state of purity and innocence Muslims believe all humans to be born with. Fitra is an Arabic word that is usually translated as "original disposition," "natural constitution," or "innate nature."

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Just so, who can take Fitra?

Zakat is obligatory on someone who is:

  • A free man or woman.
  • A Muslim: Zakat is a religious obligation upon Muslims, like the five daily prayers.
  • Sane: The person on whom Zakat becomes obligatory must be of sound mind according to Imam Abu Hanifa.

Additionally, what fitnah means? ??? , ???‎: "temptation, trial; sedition, civil strife") is an Arabic word with extensive connotations of trial, affliction, or distress.

Beside this, why is Fitra given?

Every Muslim is required to pay Zakat al-Fitr at the conclusion of the month of Ramadan as a token of thankfulness to God for having enabled him or her to observe the obligatory fast. Its purpose is: As a levy on the fasting person.

What is Taqwa in Islam?

???‎ taqwā / taqwá ) is an Islamic term for being conscious and cognizant of God, of truth, of the rational reality, "piety, fear of God". It is often found in the Quran.

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When should Fitra be given?

It must be given before Eid prayer in the form of what is considered as staple food in the community. The quantity is described the Prophet (SAW) as one saa' of food. One saa' is equivalent to four madd.

Can Fitra be given to relatives?

The recipient must not belong to your immediate family; your spouse, children, parents and grandparents cannot receive your zakat. Other relatives, however, can receive your zakat. The recipient must not be a Hashimi, a descendant of the Prophet (peace be upon him).
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