Dream - Zakat fitrah has special benefits and virtues. It is not only about fulfilling religious obligations, but also has social value as a form of concern for others. According to the majority of scholars, zakat should be given in the place of residence or the place where one earns a living. As for zakat maal, it should be paid in the country where the wealth is located. On the other hand, zakat fitrah should be paid in the place where someone celebrates Eid al-Fitr. So, is it permissible to distribute zakat fitrah to other regions or areas?

The following is the translation of the given 'Bahasa' text to 'English' while preserving any html tags: "Zakat fitrah helps cleanse a person's wealth from the qualities of stinginess and greed. By giving zakat fitrah, a person renews their commitment to blessings and sharing fortune with others."

Fitrah zakat is distributed to the poor and those in need, helping them meet their basic needs such as food and clothing. This provides significant assistance to those who are less fortunate.

The practice of zakat fitrah strengthens social ties within the Muslim community. It creates awareness of the collective responsibility to assist the less fortunate, enhancing solidarity and compassion among fellow members.

The following 'Bahasa' text translated to 'English' while preserving any html tags: "Zakat fitrah aims to purify someone's wealth. In Islam, acquired wealth must be purified by giving a portion to those in need, so that the wealth becomes more blessed and receives Allah's blessings."

Like other forms of zakat, giving zakat fitrah is a worship that brings great rewards in Islam. It is also a way to get closer to Allah and uphold human values in everyday life.

As explained in the book Fathul Mu'in by Sheikh Zainuddin al-Malibary: "It is not permissible for the owner of zakat funds to transfer zakat from the area of ​​the funds, even to a nearby area, and zakat cannot fulfill it (not valid)." Similarly, as explained in the book At-Taqrirat As-Sadidat: "Transferring zakat from the area of ​​the zakat payer to another region is not allowed according to the famous opinion in the Shafi'i madhhab."

"In addition, according to Sheikh Muhammad bin Shalih Al-Uthaymeen's statement from the Hanbali school of thought, it is stated that zakat fitrah should not be transferred from its original place of obligation unless there is no one eligible to receive it in that place. He also mentioned that if there are no poor people in a certain country, then zakat can be distributed to another country. The strong opinion also states that the permissibility of distributing zakat to another country depends on the benefit. However, zakat fitrah is different from zakat on wealth when considering the element of time."

The first way is by directly giving it to the poor. It is recommended to be done on the night of the festival or before the Eid prayer begins. With the presence of zakat fitrah, it is hoped to provide a prosperous life on the festive day. Therefore, those who are truly in need do not have to beg from others.

The second way is by submitting it to the zakat collector or committee. This can be done a few days before the Idul Fitri celebration. The purpose is to allow the committee to organize the distribution process properly and orderly. This way, the zakat can be smoothly distributed to those who are entitled to receive it on the night of the celebration or in the morning.