1) THE IMPORTANCE OF SADAQATUL-FITR.2) Eid Mubarak to all brothers and sisters.
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In the name of Allah, the Most-Merciful, the All-Compassionate
"May the Peace and Blessings of Allah be Upon You"
Bismillah Walhamdulillah Was Salaatu Was Salaam 'ala Rasulillah
As-Salaam Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullahi Wa-Barakaatuh
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"Let there arise out of you a group of people inviting to all that is good (Islam), Enjoining Al-Ma‘roof (i.e. Islamic Monotheism and all that Islam orders one to do) and Forbidding Al-Munkar (polytheism and disbelief and all that Islam has forbidden).And it is they who are the successful: Aal ‘Imraan 3:1”
1) THE IMPORTANCE OF SADAQATUL-FITR
Rasulullâh Sallallâhu 'alayhi wasallam said: "The fast remains suspended between Heaven and Earth until the fitrah is paid."
Sadaqatul fitr [fitra] is compulsory charity which becomes payable on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.
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Fitr means to break fast or to refrain from fasting. Hence the Eid after the fasts of Ramadhân is called Eid-ul-Fitr, as it is the day of rejoicing after the completion of fasting. On this occasion of happiness, as a sign of gratitude one has to give a specific amount in aims, which is called Sada'qatul-Fitr. To purify and obtain complete blessings for the fasts of Ramadhân Mubârak one has to giveSadaqatul-Fitr. Thus it is wâjib to give Sadaqatul-Fitr to purify one's fast. The true object in giving Sadqatul-fitr on this happy, occasion is also to assist the poor and needy, so that, they may rejoice with the more fortunate.
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Ibn Abbas (ra) reported that the Prophet (saw) made the Sadkat-ul-Fitr obligatory for the purpose of: purifying our fasting from vain talk and shameful mistakes, to make arrangements for the poor and the needy for food and clothing (for the festival of
Eid). (Hadith: Abu Dawud, Ibn Maja)
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Sadaqatul Fitr (or fitrah) is wâjib [compulsory] upon all Muslims -male, female and children fitrah should preferably be paid before the Eid Salâh.
It is not permissible to delay the payment of fitrahlater than the Day of Eid.
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What amount should be paid
The amount of Sadqatul Fitr is 1.633kg of wheat or 3.266kg of barley or the equivalent in cash. Please consult your local Islamic Scholars [Ulema] in your area for exact amount.It is highly recommended that this amount is paid in advance so that the contributions could be used for the benefit of the poor on Eid day.
2) Eid Mubarak to all brothers and sisters.
And may Allah Subhanahu shower His Rehmat and Barakaat upon the entire Ummah on this occasion.
May Allah always bestow glories, Successes and happiness to you and your family.Ameen?
Let's make this resolve on this day that we will live our lives according to the Quraan and Sunnah of our Nabi, Sallalay wa alayi wasallam.
Let's all pray for Peace, Prosperity and survival
of our beautiful country. May Allah Subhanahu eliminate all those elements that are bent upon destroying us?
May Allah Subhanahu accept our prayers and Fasting and grant us Hidayat & Taufeeq to follow Quranic Advice of "Amr bil Maruf wa Nahi anhal Munkar".
On this occasion we also beseech Allah Subhanahu to enable us to take care of those brothers and sisters in Islam who are downtrodden and need our financial help.
With Best of Regards,
Your Brother-in-Islam