MAA has a 100% Zakat Distribution Policy. <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n This means that we cover all overheads and admin costs from non-Zakat sources, so you can rest assured that we take your Zakat obligation seriously. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This means that we cover all overheads and admin costs from non-Zakat sources, so you can rest assured that we take your Zakat obligation seriously, as per verified global Shari\u2019ah standards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n MAA funds all work and project-related costs from Sadaqah<\/em> or operational funds only. We do not consider ourselves eligible to receive the category of \u2018Amileen \u2018Alaiha (distributors of Zakat). <\/p>\n\n\n\n We state clearly on all Zakat appeals: 100% of your Zakat reaches eligible recipients.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Your wealth, their haqq, our Amanah.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Fitrah, also known as Zakat al-Fitr<\/strong>, is an obligatory Zakat due at the end of Ramadan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Zakat al-Fitr is <\/strong>wajib <\/em><\/strong>(obligatory)<\/strong> on every Muslim<\/strong> who has more food than they need for the day. <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n It can be paid from sunset on the last night of Ramadan, but <\/strong>must<\/strong> <\/strong>be paid<\/strong> before the Eid prayer<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The head of the household is responsible for paying on behalf of all dependents, including children. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For Australian Muslims, Muslim Aid Australia recommends $17 per person<\/strong> in 2026. This amount is based on the current price of staple food items, such as rice, which is considered the local staple for calculation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n While $17 is the recommended donation, giving more is encouraged if your means allow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Fitrah is both a purification for the fasting person<\/strong> and a source of joy for the poor<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe Prophet <\/em>\ufdfa<\/em> made Zakat al-Fitr compulsory so those who fasted may be purified of idle deeds and so the poor may be fed.\u201d<\/em> MAA ensures your Zakat al-Fitr donation<\/strong> reaches verified recipients before Eid. You can: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Understanding Fitrah (Zakat al-Fitr) \u2013 Meaning, Purpose, and How to Pay in 2026 MAA has a 100% Zakat Distribution Policy. This means that we cover all overheads and admin costs from non-Zakat sources, so you can rest assured that we take your Zakat obligation seriously. This means that we cover all overheads and admin costs […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1996,"template":"","country":[],"project_type":[18,32],"class_list":["post-1995","project","type-project","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","project_type-islamic-giving","project_type-ramadan"],"value":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/CMSWebParts\/wp\/v2\/project\/1995","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/CMSWebParts\/wp\/v2\/project"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/CMSWebParts\/wp\/v2\/types\/project"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/CMSWebParts\/wp\/v2\/project\/1995\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/CMSWebParts\/wp\/v2\/media\/1996"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/CMSWebParts\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1995"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"country","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/CMSWebParts\/wp\/v2\/country?post=1995"},{"taxonomy":"project_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/CMSWebParts\/wp\/v2\/project_type?post=1995"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Fitrah<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How Much Is Fitrah in 2026? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Spiritual Purpose of Fitrah in Islam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
(Abu Dawood 2:421)<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\nHow to Pay Fitrah with MAA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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