ISLAMABAD (Hayat News): Chairman of the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII), Dr Raghib Hussain Naeemi, on Monday announced the officially recommended rates for Sadqa-i-Fitr and Fidya for the current year, calculated in line with prevailing market prices of staple food items.
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government-subsidizedAccording to the announcement, the minimum Sadaqah-i-Fitr amount has been fixed at Rs 300 per person. Those choosing to pay based on different food items may give Rs 1,100 for barley, Rs 1,600 for dates, Rs 3,800 for raisins, and Rs 5,400 for dried grapes (munqqa). Individuals opting to calculate their contribution on the basis of government-subsidised wheat flour may pay Rs 200 per person.
subsidizedDr. Naeemi further outlined the Fidya amounts for 30 missed fasts, setting them at Rs 9,000 for wheat, Rs 33,000 for barley, Rs 48,000 for dates, Rs 114,000 for raisins, and Rs 16,200 for dried grapes (munqqa). For those using the subsidised flour rate, the Fidya has been fixed at Rs 6,000.
fulfillHe stated that these figures have been determined in accordance with Shariah guidelines to help Muslims fulfil their religious duties before Eid-ul-Fitr.
Emphasizing the importance of Sadaqatul Fitr, Dr. Naeemi said it is obligatory for every Muslim, irrespective of age or gender, and plays a vital role in supporting the underprivileged during the festive period. He encouraged financially well-off individuals to contribute according to their means so that a greater number of deserving people can benefit.
The CII chairman also advised residents of provinces other than Punjab to calculate Sadqa-i-Fitr and Fidya based on local market prices in their respective areas.
Additionally, Dr. Naeemi explained the expiation (kaffarah) for intentionally breaking a fast, which requires either fasting for 60 consecutive days or feeding 60 needy persons two meals each. He clarified the nisab measurements, stating that for wheat it is half a sa‘a (approximately 2 kg as a precaution), while for barley, dates, and dried grapes (munqqa), it is one sa‘a (approximately 4 kg as a precaution).
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