Easy and Practical, This is How to Pay Zakat Fitrah Online

Dream - Zakat fitrah or also known as zakat al-fitr is a mandatory zakat for every Muslim, both male and female, performed in the month of Ramadan. This is as stated in the hadith of Ibn Umar ra, where the Prophet Muhammad SAW made zakat fitrah mandatory.

"The Prophet Muhammad SAW made zakat fitrah one sa' of dates or one sa' of wheat obligatory for the Muslim community, including slaves and free people, men and women, young and old. He commanded it to be given before people go out to perform the prayer." (Narrated by Bukhari Muslim).

In addition to purifying oneself after performing worship in the month of Ramadan, zakat fitrah can also be interpreted as a form of concern for the less fortunate, sharing happiness and victory on the day of celebration that can be felt by everyone, including the poor and needy.

Amount of Zakat Fitrah

Quoted from Baznas, zakat fitrah is obligatory for every Muslim, provided that they are living during the month of Ramadan and have excess wealth or basic needs for the night and Eid al-Fitr.

The amount is 2.5 kg or 3.5 liters of rice or staple food per person.

Some scholars, including Sheikh Yusuf Qardawi, have allowed zakat fitrah to be paid in the form of money equivalent to 1 sa' of wheat, dates, or rice. The amount of zakat fitrah paid in the form of money is adjusted to the price of consumed rice.

Based on the Decree of the Chairman of BAZNAS No. 07 of 2023 regarding Zakat Fitrah and Fidyah for the Capital City of DKI Jakarta Raya and its Surroundings, the value of zakat fitrah is equal to Rp45,000 per day per person.

How to Pay Zakat Fitrah Online

Zakat Fitrah can be paid directly by providing staple food to those who are entitled to it or through digital zakat payment.

Digital zakat payment is a practical and effective way for people who want to easily and quickly pay zakat fitrah.

According to the Baznas Yogyakarta City website, here is how to pay zakat fitrah online:

1. Through zakat applications:

There are several zakat applications that can be used to pay zakat fitrah digitally. These zakat applications are usually easy to use, have a user-friendly interface, and are reliable. Some examples of zakat applications that can be used are Dompet Dhuafa, BAZNAS, or Amil Zakat.

2. Through zakat websites:

In addition to using applications, zakat fitrah payment can also be made through trusted zakat websites. Usually, zakat websites have easy-to-fill zakat fitrah payment forms that can be done quickly.

3. Through e-wallets:

Some e-wallets such as OVO or GoPay also provide features for zakat fitrah payment. The process is quite easy, users simply need to open the e-wallet application and choose the option for zakat fitrah payment.

Digital zakat fitrah payment is a solution for people who want to pay zakat fitrah easily and effectively. However, before making digital zakat fitrah payment, make sure to choose a trusted and secure platform or application. This will ensure that the zakat fitrah funds are distributed to the rightful recipients.