How is Zakat al-Fitr paid out: by the sa' or by the kilogram?

The questioner : We have a call with us. Peace be upon you. And upon you be peace. May Allah reward you. Regarding the payment of zakah, is it paid out by the sa' or by the kilogram?

The Shaykh : I mean, do you mean Zakat al-Fitr? Yes, Zakat al-Fitr and expiations as well. The sa' is better. The sa' is better. Yes, indeed. Yes, indeed. Because the kilogram varies in weight depending on the scale. Therefore, the sa' is better. But if you pay out something, the scholars say that the Prophetic sa' is two thousand and forty grams. Two kilograms and forty grams. Yes. Two kilograms and forty grams. But something came regarding fine wheat. Fine wheat means new wheat. Yes. That is it. And regarding barley, is it also paid out? Barley is new and old, and we do not know if it is heavier than wheat or not? Therefore, we say that the consideration is that it is a sa' of the heavier type. And likewise regarding dates, sometimes the dates are stored and become heavy, or the dates are loose and become heavy, and it does not reach this amount, meaning if you consider it as a place where it does not reach, and the stored dates do not reach it due to friction, a standard for weight, and if it is a standard for weight, you increase the weight, it is better than entering it, it must increase the weight a little.