Zakat al-Fitr (Fitrana):
Different from annual Zakat:
Who: Every Muslim (rich or poor)
When: Before Eid prayer
Purpose: Purify fast, help poor celebrate Eid
Quantity (wheat or flour):
- Half a sa' of wheat or flour per person
- This calculates to approximately 1.75 kg
- 2 kg is commonly given for precaution and ease
Dates, barley, or raisins the quantity doubles:
- 3.5 kg on the 1.75 kg basis
- 4 kg on the 2 kg basis
Grain or cash?
You may give the grain itself or its current market value in cash. The cash value changes every year, so use the rate announced for the current year.
Payment:
- Can pay anytime during Ramadan
- Must pay before Eid prayer
- One payment per family member
This is separate from your annual 2.5% Zakat!
For your specific situation, please consult a qualified scholar or your local mosque.
And Allah knows best.