Dream - Entering the end of the month of Ramadan, Dream friends, don't forget to pay zakat fitrah. This worship is obligatory for every Muslim, both men and women. However, it cannot be denied that everyone's condition is different. Some are always busy with their work or some are currently living abroad. Therefore, this creates confusion for those who want to pay their zakat. So, is it allowed for zakat fitrah to be represented by someone else? How does Islam regulate it?

According to Islamic teachings, zakat can be performed wherever the Dream friends are located and should be fulfilled at sunset before Eid al-Fitr. As explained below: "Zakat fitrah is obligatory to be fulfilled in the place where a person is located at the time when the sun sets (on the last day of Ramadan). Then, they give zakat fitrah to those who are eligible to receive zakat in that place. If not found, then they give it in the nearest place from their location."

The best time to give zakat fitrah is before Eid al-Fitr or during the night of takbiran. This is also what the Prophet Muhammad taught his followers. He said to pay zakat fitrah before leaving from the Eid al-Fitr prayer.

In this matter, Islam does not prohibit it, so it is permissible to delegate it. However, make sure that when delegating zakat fitrah, it already fulfills the requirements. In al Inshaf (3/197) it is explained: "The distribution of zakat can be delegated and its zakat is valid, but the condition is that the delegate must be 'tsiqah' (trustworthy) as stated by Imam Ahmad, the delegate must be a Muslim according to the Hambali madhhab." Then, according to Sheikh Ibn Uthaymeen, zakat fitrah can be delegated, as well as zakat maal. However, it must be ensured that the distribution reaches the poor before the Eid prayer.

Meanwhile, for those who are abroad and wish to submit their zakat fitrah in their hometown, according to Ibnu Ujail's opinion, this is allowed. As quoted from jatim.nu.or.id, it is also permissible for someone to delegate their intention and distribution of zakat to only one person. Therefore, the person appointed as a representative for the intention and the person appointed as a representative to submit the zakat must be the same person. However, the condition is that the appointed representative must be knowledgeable about the intention. This means that the person must be a Muslim, mature, and of sound mind.