A man has half a sa' (a dry measure of about 3 kg) of zakat al-fitr; should he pay it out or not?
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Question : That is, a man has half a sa' for the fitrah. Do we say that it is not obligatory on you because the fitrah is a full sa', so if you pay out half a sa' there is no benefit in that? Or do we say that it is obligatory because of the saying of Allah the Exalted: [At-Taghabun 64:16]?
Answer : There are two opinions, but the correct one is that it is obligatory to pay it out because of the saying of Allah the Exalted:[At-Taghabun 64:16], and because paying out half a sa' provides food for the poor. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said regarding the charity of fitrah that it is a purification for the fasting person and food for the poor.
So fear Allah as much as you are able
فَاتَّقُوا اللَّهَ مَا اسْتَطَعْتُمْAnswer : There are two opinions, but the correct one is that it is obligatory to pay it out because of the saying of Allah the Exalted:
So fear Allah as much as you are able
فَاتَّقُوا اللَّهَ مَا اسْتَطَعْتُمْ
Source
قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 97 - رجل عنده نصف صاع من زكاة الفطر فهل يخرجه أو لا؟ قواعد ابن رجب - ابن عثيمين — youtube.com
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