When should Sadaqatul Fitr be discharged?
Published as Sadaqatul Fitr FAQ’s (5/8)
Question
When should Sadaqatul Fitr be discharged?
Answer
The best time to discharge Sadaqatul Fitr is after dawn on the Day of Eid until a person goes to the Eid Salaah venue. However, it can be discharged before and after this time as well but its payment should not be delayed.
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