Sadaqatul Fitr

What is Sadaqatul Fitr? (Zakat ul fitr)

Ibn Abbas (RA) has narrated that Rasulullah SAW prescribed Sadaqatul Fitr as an obligatory duty in order to purify those who fast, from useless and obscene activities and to provide food for the poor. (Abu Dawood)

Sadaqatul Fitr has been stipulated by Rasulullah (SAW) in authentic Ahadith. The Sahabah (RA) and later the Jurists adapted the stipulations according to the needs of the time.

Abdullah Ibn Umar RA is reported to have said; "Rasulullah (SAW) instructed us to give Sadaqatul Fitr, 1 Sa' (a measure used at the time of Rasulullah SAW) of dates or 1 Sa' of Barley. Abdullah Ibn Umar RA mentions that the Sahabah (RA) later gave 2 Mud (1/2 Sa') of wheat in place of dates and barley.(Bukhari 1511 and Muslim 7232)

How much Sadaqatul Fitr should one give?

According to the aforementioned Hadith it is clear that a person should give either 1 Sa' of dates,1 Sa' of barley or 1/2 Sa' of wheat. Ibn Al-Humam says that for everything besides wheat one should give 1 Sa' and for wheat he should give 1/2 Sa'. He further states that this view is shared by Mu'awiyah, Ta'us, Sa'id Ibn Musayyab, Ibn Zubair, Sa'id Ibn Jubair and all the Sahabah and Tabi'n (RHA). (Fathul Qadir, Volume 2, Page 228)

An advice for the affluent Muslims

The prescribed amount of Sadaqatul Fitr for an individual is half a Sa' of wheat, which currently equals to $6.00, which is "nothing" for the rich folks. There such, affluent people are advised to get more and more Sawaab (reward) by paying a sum equal in value to a full Sa' (7.5Ibs) of Dates or Raisins or Barley. This will earn them huge Sawaab (reward) and will surely benefit the needy immensely.

Hadith:

Insha’Allah starting on August 16, 2010, we will be holding Quraan classes of the children from 2:00- 5:00 pm, Monday-Thursday. Please come to the Masjid to register your child for the classes

RAMADAN MUBARAK, We will Insha Allah start Ramadah on Wednesday August 11th. May Allah give us all the blessings of this month. We are performing Taraweeh tonight at around 9:30pm.

Insha'Allah we have the following events planned for the month of Ramadan. Please check back often for new events.

Daily Taraweeh prayers

Insha'Allah Isha salah will be around 9:30 for the first few days and then 9:15 for the rest of the month. Taraweeh will begin immediately after Isha.

We encourage parents to bring their children, but please keep an eye on them – make sure your children are praying and are not a distraction to those who wish to pray or playing outside and disturbing the neighbors.

Note about parking

Parking inside the Masjid lot is limited. Those who want to park inside should come to iftar and taraweeh early. Once the lot is full, the entrance will be closed.

There is ample parking on the street (see map - http://tiny.cc/78ufp). Do not park in the Church across the street (your car will be towed) and DO NOT park on our neighbors' lawns or block their driveways. Additionally, please be considerate of our neighbors when parking and walking to and from the Masjid.

Short talk after taraweeh

Insha’Allah after the 20 ra’ka of taraweeh, Mufti Farhan will give a short 15-20 minute talk about the juz that was completed.

Live Webcast of Taraweeh and short talk

Insha’Allah we will have a live webcast of the taraweeh and Mufti Farhan’s short talk on the website. http://masjidnoorli.org/web/?q=node/100

Daily iftars

Insha'Allah we will be having daily iftars every day of the month of Ramadan. Please stop by the Masjid to sign up for a date if you would like to sponsor. More importantly please help out in setting up and cleaning up.

Ithikaf

Rules of Ramadan
by Mufti Muhammad Shafi (rah)

To Fast during the blessed month of Ramadan is the 3rd obligation of Islam. Whoever denies this obligation doesn't remain a muslim.
He who fails to fulfill this obligation is a grave sinner.
Rasulullah said: "Whoever fasts during the month of Ramadan, with full faith in Allah Ta'ala and expectation of reward, all his past (minor) sins will be forgiven. (Sahih Bukhari; Hadith 38)

The Niyyah (Intention) of Fasting
Niyyah refers to the intention of the heart. Verbal utterance is not a condition.
Intention is a condition for the fast. If one doesn't make intention of fasting but abstains from eating and drinking, then too his fast will not be accepted.
It is better to make intention for the fast of Ramadan from the night before i.e. before subh sadiq and if not then at least one and a half hour before zawal (midday) with the condition that one abstained from eating and drinking during that day.

Factors that invalidate the fast:
1) To apply medication to the nose or ears.
2) To intentionally vomit mouth full.
3) When water accidentally goes down the throat whilst gargling.
4) To ejaculate because of contact with a woman.
5) To swallow items that are not normally eaten, like a stick or a piece of iron.
6) To intentionally inhale the smoke of incense. Cigarettes and hukkah etc. follow the same.
7) After eating or drinking forgetfully, one assumes his fast is broken and thereby continues to eat intentionally.
8) Eating after subh sadiq with the impression of it being before subh sadiq.
9) To make iftar before sunset with the impression of it being after sunset.
*note: The above factors invalidate the fast and make Qada Wajib. However, Kaffarah is not necessary.
10) If one intentionally has intercourse with one's wife, eats or drinks intentionally, the fast breaks and Qada as well as Kaffarah become Wajib.

Asslaam alaykum,

For your conveneince, the following is a schedule of programs we hold at the Masjid. Insha'Allah we will continue with this schedule every month.

Daily Taleem (5 Minute Talks): Maulana Ibrahim will be giving short, informative talks about various topics, after every Isha salah.

Ladies Class: Ladies meet every Tuesday at 11 AM in Masjid Noor on the second floor for Islamic Studies.

Every 2nd Friday of the month, Brother Bajour will be joining us after Maghrib Salah.

Every 4th Friday of the month, Mualana Suhail will be joining us after Maghrib Salah.

Every 1st, 3rd, and 4th Saturday of month, Mufti Farhan will be discussing tafseer/seerah/islahi after Maghrib Salah.

In addition to these, we have Daily After School Quraan classes for the children and Saturday Islamic Studies for the Children. To sign up for these classes, please stop in the Masjid to pick up the registration forms.

Please try to attend with your family and friends.

jazakallah khair