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That which is obligatory is half a saa' of wheat or a saa' of dates, raisins, barley or dried yogurt or any other kinds of foods that can take their place, such as rice and other staple foods.

The proof is the statement: Urwa Ibn az-Zubair who said, Asma Bint Abu Bakr, during the time of the messenger ﷺ, used to give the zakah on behalf of her family, to the free and the slaves among them. She would give half a saa' of wheat or a saa' of dates, according to the measures and a saa that would support them. (at tahaawi volume 2/43).

As for giving other than wheat, then it should be a saa'. The proof is as follows: Abu Saeed Al khudri who said, we used to give zakat Al fitr as a saa' of meal, Barley, dates, dried yogurt or raisens. (agreed upon by Bukhari and Muslim)

As for the amount of a saa' or half a saa': Prophetic saa' is 2.4kg, and half a saa' is 1.2kg. [Shaykh an-najmi]

As for giving the value of zakaa tul fitr in money instead of actual food, it is not allowed, the hanafee mathab allows this but there is no mention of this in the Quran nor sunnah nor did the sahaabah mention it.

Imaam an nawawi (May Allah have mercy on him) stated: according to most of the jurist, it is not allowed to give its value, however Abu haneefah (May Allah have mercy on him) has permitted it. (Imaam nawawi mentioned it in the commentary of Muslim volume 7 page 20).

However, you may appoint an organisation to carry out this responsibility on your behalf by sending them the cash to buy 2.4kg of staple food as stated above to distribute it before the Eid Salaah.

That which is obligatory is half a saa' of wheat or a saa' of dates, raisins, barley or dried yogurt or any other kinds of foods that can take their place, such as rice and other staple foods.

The proof is the statement: Urwa Ibn az-Zubair who said, Asma Bint Abu Bakr, during the time of the messenger ﷺ, used to give the zakah on behalf of her family, to the free and the slaves among them. She would give half a saa' of wheat or a saa' of dates, according to the measures and a saa that would support them. (at tahaawi volume 2/43).

As for giving other than wheat, then it should be a saa'. The proof is as follows: Abu Saeed Al khudri who said, we used to give zakat Al fitr as a saa' of meal, Barley, dates, dried yogurt or raisens. (agreed upon by Bukhari and Muslim)

As for the amount of a saa' or half a saa': Prophetic saa' is 2.4kg, and half a saa' is 1.2kg. [Shaykh an-najmi]

As for giving the value of zakaa tul fitr in money instead of actual food, it is not allowed, the hanafee mathab allows this but there is no mention of this in the Quran nor sunnah nor did the sahaabah mention it.

Imaam an nawawi (May Allah have mercy on him) stated: according to most of the jurist, it is not allowed to give its value, however Abu haneefah (May Allah have mercy on him) has permitted it. (Imaam nawawi mentioned it in the commentary of Muslim volume 7 page 20).

However, you may appoint an organisation to carry out this responsibility on your behalf by sending them the cash to buy 2.4kg of staple food as stated above to distribute it before the Eid Salaah.

There is a difference of opinion among scholars regarding Zakat on women's gold jewelry. The stronger opinion is that Zakat is due on all gold that reaches the nisab, whether worn or not.

The Stronger Opinion (Zakat is due):
This is supported by:
- General texts about Zakat on gold and silver
- The hadith of the woman with gold bracelets: The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) asked a woman wearing gold bracelets: "Do you pay Zakat on these?" When she said no, he said: "Would it please you if Allah puts bracelets of fire on you on the Day of Judgment?" [Abu Dawud, authenticated by Al-Albani]

Practical Application:
Nisab for gold: The nisab (minimum threshold) for gold is 85 grams of pure gold.
Rate of Zakat: 2.5% of the total value annually.

How to calculate:
1. Determine the total weight of pure gold
2. If it reaches 85 grams or more
3. Calculate 2.5% of the current market value
4. Pay this amount annually

Shaykh Ibn Baz (rahimahullah) said: "The correct view is that Zakat is due on gold and silver jewelry if it reaches the nisab, whether it is worn or not."

Recommendation: Given the difference of opinion, it is safer and more cautious to pay Zakat on all gold jewelry. This ensures one fulfills their obligation according to the stronger evidence.

There is a difference of opinion among scholars regarding Zakat on women's gold jewelry. The stronger opinion is that Zakat is due on all gold that reaches the nisab, whether worn or not.

The Stronger Opinion (Zakat is due):
This is supported by:
- General texts about Zakat on gold and silver
- The hadith of the woman with gold bracelets: The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) asked a woman wearing gold bracelets: "Do you pay Zakat on these?" When she said no, he said: "Would it please you if Allah puts bracelets of fire on you on the Day of Judgment?" [Abu Dawud, authenticated by Al-Albani]

Practical Application:
Nisab for gold: The nisab (minimum threshold) for gold is 85 grams of pure gold.
Rate of Zakat: 2.5% of the total value annually.

How to calculate:
1. Determine the total weight of pure gold
2. If it reaches 85 grams or more
3. Calculate 2.5% of the current market value
4. Pay this amount annually

Shaykh Ibn Baz (rahimahullah) said: "The correct view is that Zakat is due on gold and silver jewelry if it reaches the nisab, whether it is worn or not."

Recommendation: Given the difference of opinion, it is safer and more cautious to pay Zakat on all gold jewelry. This ensures one fulfills their obligation according to the stronger evidence.