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Sadaqatul-Fitr must be paid prior to the prayer service223 so that
the less fortunate who are sincerely in need will be able to witness
the day in a festive and cheerful spirit. Any charity given after the
prayer service is not considered to be Sadaqatul Fitr.224
In his 'Id sermons, Prophet Muhammad jg urged Muslims to
voluntarily contribute whatever they could in addition to the
obligatory charities of the two 'Ids, to be used in the interest of the
general community. On these occasions it is advisable (though not
obligatory) for Muslims who are able to give a meal, or its value,
to the poor. A Muslim who has dependents is advised to provide
the same on behalf of himself and each of his dependents. For ex-
ample, a Muslim who has three dependents besides himself is en-
couraged to distribute four full meals, or their equivalent, to the
less fortunate. In many Muslim countries the wealthy offer their
sacrifices by slaughtering animals to feed the less fortunate in the
community. This distribution of food is a major part of the 'Id
festival. The gathering of Muslims in such a brotherly and joyous
atmosphere is a true demonstration of the social and humanitarian
the less fortunate who are sincerely in need will be able to witness
the day in a festive and cheerful spirit. Any charity given after the
prayer service is not considered to be Sadaqatul Fitr.224
In his 'Id sermons, Prophet Muhammad jg urged Muslims to
voluntarily contribute whatever they could in addition to the
obligatory charities of the two 'Ids, to be used in the interest of the
general community. On these occasions it is advisable (though not
obligatory) for Muslims who are able to give a meal, or its value,
to the poor. A Muslim who has dependents is advised to provide
the same on behalf of himself and each of his dependents. For ex-
ample, a Muslim who has three dependents besides himself is en-
couraged to distribute four full meals, or their equivalent, to the
less fortunate. In many Muslim countries the wealthy offer their
sacrifices by slaughtering animals to feed the less fortunate in the
community. This distribution of food is a major part of the 'Id
festival. The gathering of Muslims in such a brotherly and joyous
atmosphere is a true demonstration of the social and humanitarian