What is the value of Zakat al-Fitr this year? And is it permissible for me to pay it in cash?
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al-Fitr in cash is permissible if there is a prevailing benefit, such as money being more beneficial for the poor.
The amount of Zakat is one Sa', estimated at two and a half kilograms of good wheat, or three kilograms of rice.
The value of this amount is paid in local currency.
Paying Zakat as food is more cautious and avoids the differing opinions regarding the permissibility of giving its value.
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Reviewed by El Fatwa's sharia committee.
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