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There is still time to give
Zakat
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Every Muslim is
required to pay Zakat-ul-Fitr at the conclusion of the month of Ramadan as a
token of thankfulness to God for having enabled him to observe fasts.
One of the main
purpose of Zakat al-Fitr is to provide those who fasted with the means of making up for
any errors during the month of fasting. Zakat al-Fitr also gives the poor
the means to celebrate the festival of breaking the fast (Eid al-Fitr) along with the rest of the Muslims.
This is based upon the hadith from Ibn
Abbas who related,
| "The Prophet of Allah, upon whom be God's peace and blessings, enjoined Zakat al-Fitr on those who fast to shield them from any indecent act or speech, and for the purpose of providing food for the needy. It is accepted as Zakah for the one who pays it before the
Eid prayer, and it is sadaqah for the one who pays it after the prayer."
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Zakat-ul-Fitr is part of
the fast of Ramadan and is characterized by the following elements:
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It must be given before Eid prayers,
unless one has a valid reason for a delay.
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It should be given on behalf of every
member of the household, whether male or female, adult or minor.
If you would like to
pay Zakat-ul-Fitr for the month of Ramadan. Click
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| Keeping
Ramadan alive the rest of the year |
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Imam Suhail Hasan Mulla
discusses the passing of Ramadan and how to keep the spirit
alive.
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Laylatul Qadr
 Glory be to Allah. What has been sent down of trials during this night? What has been sent down of treasures, so that the denizens of the bedchambers will be awakened? O Lord! To be clothed in this world by naked in the Hereafter.
Prophet
Muhammad 
(570 CE - 632 CE)
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