The Grand Mufti of Jammu and Kashmir, Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam, on Thursday announced that Sadaqat-ul-Fitr for 2026 has been fixed at ₹80 per person. He urged Muslims to fulfil the obligation before offering Eid-ul-Fitr prayers.
He stated that Zakat-ul-Fitr is compulsory for every Muslim — men, women and even infants. Parents are required to pay on behalf of their minor children, while adult children must discharge the obligation themselves. Clarifying a common query, he said a husband cannot pay Sadaqat-ul-Fitr on behalf of his wife without her consent.
The Mufti explained that the amount has been calculated on the basis of half a Sa’ of wheat, valued at ₹77 and rounded off to ₹80 as a precautionary measure.
He added that those who are financially well-off may choose to give Sadaqat-ul-Fitr in the form of wheat, cash, dates, raisins or other approved food items instead of the fixed monetary amount.
Emphasising proper distribution, he said the charity should be given to the poor, destitute, needy relatives, orphans and travellers within local communities. It must not be donated to mosques, khanqahs, or political and religious organisations.
