The amount of zakat fitrah in 2025 is a question that often arises before Eid al-Fitr. Every Muslim is obliged to pay this zakat to purify themselves after a full month of fasting. However, how much zakat fitrah must be paid? Does it have to be in the form of staple food or can it be in the form of money? How do you calculate it to comply with sharia? This article will discuss these matters in full, including sample calculations.
First, you need to know why zakat fitrah (zakat al-fitr) must be paid by Muslims when Ramadan arrives until Eid al-Fitr arrives. You can read more in the article Understanding Zakat Fitrah, the Law and the Recipients. Now, let’s see how much zakat fitrah we have to pay this year!
Amount of Zakat Fitrah 2025
The amount of zakat fitrah 2025 is in accordance with the rules set by the Prophet Muhammad, which is one sha’ of the staple food we eat every day. In today’s conditions, one sha’ is equivalent to 2.5 to 3 kg of rice, wheat, or other staple foods commonly consumed in an area.
In Indonesia, zakat fitrah is usually paid in the form of rice or money equivalent to the price of rice consumed daily. The National Amil Zakat Agency (BAZNAS) determines the amount of zakat fitrah based on the price of rice per kilogram in each region. The amount of zakat fitrah in 2025 is estimated to be in the range of IDR 40,000 to IDR 50,000 per person, depending on the price of rice in each region.
For example, if the price of premium rice in an area is IDR 18,000 per kilogram, then the calculation is:
2.5 kg × IDR 18,000 = IDR 45,000
Meanwhile, if the price of rice is IDR 20,000 per kilogram, the amount becomes:
2.5 kg × IDR 20,000 = IDR 50,000
Therefore, before paying zakat fitrah in the form of money, it is better to check the price of rice in your area so that the amount is in accordance with sharia provisions.
How to Calculate Zakat Fitrah for Families
Zakat fitrah is not only obligatory for oneself, but must also be given by the head of the family to the family members for whom he is responsible. If a man has a wife and two children, he must pay zakat fitrah for four people.
For example, if the amount of zakat fitrah in his area is IDR 45,000 per person, the calculation is:
4 × IDR 45,000 = IDR 180,000
This amount must be paid before Eid arrives, so that the zakat fitrah paid is valid.
Is it permissible to pay Zakat Fitrah in cash?
The scholars have different opinions regarding the form of payment of zakat fitrah. The Shafi’i and Maliki schools of thought argue that zakat fitrah must be given in the form of staple foods in accordance with the hadith of the Prophet Muhammad.
However, the Hanafi school of thought allows zakat fitrah to be paid in the form of money if it is more beneficial to the recipient. This opinion is also supported by several contemporary scholars, including the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI), which states that the payment of zakat fitrah in the form of money is allowed with a value equivalent to the price of basic foodstuffs.
This decision is based on the principle of convenience and benefit for the recipient. In some conditions, money is considered more useful than rice because it allows the recipient to buy other more urgent needs.
Before distributing it, we need to know who are the groups of people who are entitled to receive zakat fitrah. To find out, you can read about it in Groups of People Entitled to Receive Zakat Fitrah.
In addition, we also need to know the best time for zakat fitrah to be paid. In principle, there are five laws regarding the time for paying zakat fitrah. Starting from the obligatory time, the jawaz time, the afdal time, the makruh time, to the haram time. For more details, you can read the article Pay Zakat Fitrah at the Beginning of Ramadan, Makruh? Here are the 5 Times for Paying it.
So Benefit by Paying Zakat
The amount of zakat fitrah in 2025 is determined based on the price of staple food in each region. The standard is 2.5 to 3 kg of rice or other staple food, or in the form of money of an equivalent amount. BAZNAS usually announces the official amount every year, but the range is around IDR 40,000 to IDR 50,000 per person, depending on the prevailing price of rice.
Zakat fitrah must be paid before Eid prayer to be valid as zakat. Payment can be made in the form of rice or money, depending on the conditions and benefits for the recipient. Preferably, zakat fitrah is given directly to the poor or distributed through trusted zakat institutions to reach the right target.
By understanding the amount and how to calculate it, we can pay zakat fitrah better and ensure that this obligation is fulfilled in accordance with sharia. Hopefully the zakat we give will be a blessing and bring happiness to those in need. Aamiin.
