Dream - Leading up to Eid al-Fitr, Muslims have an obligation to pay zakat fitrah. Yes, zakat fitrah is obligatory for both male and female Muslims. Whether they have reached the age of maturity or not. Through the payment of zakat fitrah and zakat in general, this will educate humans as an effort to eradicate inner diseases, namely selfishness. Zakat fitrah is one of the very special practices in Islam. Not only as a religious commandment, but also as a social aspect.

"In addition, zakat is often associated with the act of prayer. As we all know, prayer is an obligation for Muslims and is the pillar of religion. Now, here is an explanation of why zakat is linked with prayer, as summarized by Dream through various sources."

"Establish prayer and give zakat. Whatever good deeds you do for yourself, you will receive its rewards from Allah. Indeed, Allah sees what you do. Zakat is a mandatory worship that must be performed by Muslims. Similarly, prayer is also mandatory and is the pillar of religion. It is important for Dream friends to know that although zakat fitrah is obligatory for every Muslim, it is not obligatory for the Prophets according to ija'."

This is because zakat fitrah is used to purify oneself from impurities. Meanwhile, the Prophets are pure human beings. The command of zakat, which is paired with prayer, is also found in Surah Al-Maidah verse 55: "Your ally is none but Allah and [therefore] His Messenger and those who have believed - those who establish prayer and give zakat, while they bow [in worship]." Translated text: This is because zakat fitrah is used to purify oneself from impurities. Meanwhile, the Prophets are pure human beings. The command of zakat, which is paired with prayer, is also found in Surah Al-Maidah verse 55: "Your ally is none but Allah and [therefore] His Messenger and those who have believed - those who establish prayer and give zakat, while they bow [in worship]."

Then in Surah Al-Baqarah verse 43: وَأَقِيمُوا الصَّلَاةَ وَآتُوا الزَّكَاةَ وَارْكَعُوا مَعَ الرَّاكِعِينَ which means: "And establish prayer, give zakat, and bow with those who bow [in worship and obedience]."

The word from its core can be formed into various words and contains many meanings. Here are some of its meanings that when we contemplate, we can understand well how to fulfill the obligation. Istiqomah Attitude: Zakat is given with a consistent and steadfast attitude. So that there is no cheating in the calculation, selection, and distribution. Hasten and Be Quick: In giving zakat, one must hurry and be quick. It means not delaying until the time passes.

Make it Easier to Accept: In this case, if it can be delivered to those who are entitled to receive it, then there will be no display of poverty or loss of face. Those who Implement are Noble and Wise: The people who implement these instructions are noble and wise.