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        "msgid": "the-correct-intention-niyah-and-recitation-of-fitrah-zakat-for-family-members-get-it-right-1773755541",
        "date": "2026-03-17 20:15:00",
        "title": "The Correct Intention (Niyah) and Recitation of Fitrah Zakat for Family Members\u2014Get It Right!",
        "author": "Gana Buana",
        "source": "MEDIA_INDONESIA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "This guide explains the proper intention (niyah) and recitations for paying Fitrah zakat for oneself and family members as Ramadan 1447 H (2026) approaches. The article provides Islamic formulae in Arabic, Latin transliteration, and Indonesian translation for different scenarios\u2014including zakat for oneself, spouse, and children\u2014along with the official 2026 rate of IDR 50,000 or 2.5 kg of rice per person as determined by BAZNAS. Proper intention is emphasised as essential for the validity of zakat, distinguishing it from ordinary charity.",
        "content": "<p>As Ramadan 1447 H draws to a close in 2026, paying Fitrah zakat\nbecomes an eagerly anticipated obligation for Muslims. For a family\nhead, this responsibility extends beyond simply distributing funds\u2014it\nrequires expressing a proper intention (niyah) that encompasses all\ndependants under his guardianship.<\/p>\n<p>Intention is a fundamental pillar of valid worship. Without correct\nintention, money distributed loses the spiritual sanctity of Fitrah\nzakat and becomes merely ordinary charity. Below are complete formulae\nfor expressing the intention of Fitrah zakat for one\u2019s family, with\nArabic texts and current guidelines.<\/p>\n<p>For those wishing to pay zakat for themselves and all family members\n(spouse, children, and other dependants) in a single statement, the\nfollowing intention should be used:<\/p>\n<p>\u0646\u064e\u0648\u064e\u064a\u0652\u062a\u064f \u0623\u064e\u0646\u0652 \u0623\u064f\u062e\u0652\u0631\u0650\u062c\u064e \u0632\u064e\u0643\u064e\u0627\u0629\u064e \u0627\u0644\u0652\u0641\u0650\u0637\u0652\u0631\u0650 \u0639\u064e\u0646\u0650\u0651\u064a\u0652 \u0648\u064e\u0639\u064e\u0646\u0652 \u062c\u064e\u0645\u0650\u064a\u0652\u0639\u0650 \u0645\u064e\u0627 \u064a\u064e\u0644\u0652\u0632\u064e\u0645\u064f\u0646\u0650\u064a\u0652 \u0646\u064e\u0641\u064e\u0642\u064e\u0627\u062a\u064f\u0647\u064f\u0645\u0652 \u0634\u064e\u0631\u0652\u0639\u064b\u0627 \u0641\u064e\u0631\u0652\u0636\u064b\u0627 \u0644\u0650\u0644\u064e\u0651\u0647\u0650\n\u062a\u064e\u0639\u064e\u0627\u0644\u064e\u0649<\/p>\n<p>Latin: Nawaytu an ukhrija zakaata al-fitri \u2019anni wa \u2019an jamii\u2019i ma\nyalzimunii nafaqaatuhum syar\u2019an fardhan lillaahi ta\u2019aalaa.<\/p>\n<p>Meaning: \u201cI intend to pay Fitrah zakat for myself and all those whose\nmaintenance is obligatory upon me according to Islamic law, as a duty\nfor the sake of Allah the Exalted.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For husbands wishing to pay zakat specifically for their wives, the\nfollowing formula applies:<\/p>\n<p>\u0646\u064e\u0648\u064e\u064a\u0652\u062a\u064f \u0623\u064e\u0646\u0652 \u0623\u064f\u062e\u0652\u0631\u0650\u062c\u064e \u0632\u064e\u0643\u064e\u0627\u0629\u064e \u0627\u0644\u0652\u0641\u0650\u0637\u0652\u0631\u0650 \u0639\u064e\u0646\u0652 \u0632\u064e\u0648\u0652\u062c\u064e\u062a\u0650\u064a\u0652 \u0641\u064e\u0631\u0652\u0636\u064b\u0627 \u0644\u0650\u0644\u064e\u0651\u0647\u0650 \u062a\u064e\u0639\u064e\u0627\u0644\u064e\u0649<\/p>\n<p>Latin: Nawaytu an ukhrija zakaata al-fitri \u2019an zaujatii fardhan\nlillaahi ta\u2019aalaa.<\/p>\n<p>Meaning: \u201cI intend to pay Fitrah zakat for my wife, as a duty for the\nsake of Allah the Exalted.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For children\u2014both sons and daughters\u2014still under parental\nguardianship, the following intention applies:<\/p>\n<p>\u0646\u064e\u0648\u064e\u064a\u0652\u062a\u064f \u0623\u064e\u0646\u0652 \u0623\u064f\u062e\u0652\u0631\u0650\u062c\u064e \u0632\u064e\u0643\u064e\u0627\u0629\u064e \u0627\u0644\u0652\u0641\u0650\u0637\u0652\u0631\u0650 \u0639\u064e\u0646\u0652 \u0648\u064e\u0644\u064e\u062f\u0650\u064a\u0652 \/ \u0628\u0650\u0646\u0652\u062a\u0650\u064a\u0652 \u2026 \u0641\u064e\u0631\u0652\u0636\u064b\u0627 \u0644\u0650\u0644\u064e\u0651\u0647\u0650 \u062a\u064e\u0639\u064e\u0627\u0644\u064e\u0649<\/p>\n<p>Latin: Nawaytu an ukhrija zakaata al-fitri \u2019an waladii (state name) \/\nbintii (state name) fardhan lillaahi ta\u2019aalaa.<\/p>\n<p>Meaning: \u201cI intend to pay Fitrah zakat for my son\/daughter (state\nname), as a duty for the sake of Allah the Exalted.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>According to Islamic law and adjusted commodity prices for 2026, the\nfollowing amounts are obligatory: each Muslim\u2014whether male or female,\nyoung or old, free or enslaved\u2014who possesses surplus foodstuffs on the\nnight and day of Eid al-Fitr must pay Fitrah zakat. The deadline is\nbefore the Eid prayer. If paid after the prayer, it is classified as\nordinary charity rather than Fitrah zakat.<\/p>\n<p>For cash payment: IDR 50,000 (specifically for Jakarta and\nsurrounding areas). Other regions should align with local rice prices.\nAlternatively, 2.5 kilograms of rice per person is permissible. Zakat\nmay be distributed through trustworthy institutions such as BAZNAS\n(National Zakat Board), LAZ (licensed zakat organisations), or UPZ\n(zakat collection units at mosques), provided one states the correct\nintention\u2014whether verbally, mentally, or noted during digital payment\nconfirmation.<\/p>\n<p>Fitrah zakat is obligatory for every Muslim, regardless of age or\nstatus, provided they have surplus provisions beyond their basic needs.\nMay Allah the Almighty accept our fasting and zakat.<\/p>",
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