YOGYAKARTA The zakat fitrah service is carried out by handing over rice or money to those who are entitled to receive zakat. In Indonesia, the implementation of the worship is carried out by handing over zakat to the distribution parties.
So what if people who are obliged to pay zakat do not have time to pay directly? Can the payment of zakat be represented by other people?
Every Muslim is obliged to pay zakat fitrah for either himself, his family, or someone else who is his responsibility. This means that the payment of zakat can be represented by other people.
Representing zakat fitrah payments can be caused by many things. For example, a migrant worker who works in a non-Muslim country finds it difficult to pay zakat fitrah by appointing his brother in the village to pay his zakat.
There are also those who choose to represent their zakat fitrah obligation to their relatives because they are sick so it is impossible to pay independently.
Reporting from NU Online, it is permissible to appoint someone to represent the payment of zakat fitrah. What needs to be considered is that the payment of zakat fitrah is the reading of his intention.
Intention To Represent Zakat Fitrah
The intention to pay zakat fitrah himself with the intention of representing other people to pay zakat fitrah is different. The following is the intention of representing other people's fitrah, reported by NU Online Jombang.
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Meaning:
"I intend to issue zakat fitrah to ... (state a specific name), fardu because Allah Ta Tal kalih"
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If you plan to appoint someone to be a representative in paying zakat, pay attention to the conditions that must be met. The following are the requirements of the person representing zakat payments.
It is not allowed to choose representatives of non-Muslims. Even so, it is highly recommended to choose people who do not understand the basics of zakat, including when is the right time to pay zakat fitrah. This is done so that zakat payments are made legally and according to the Shari'a.
Representatives appointed to pay zakat must also have sufficient age and reason. This is done so that the trust and responsibility given to him are conveyed properly.
It is preferential to choose the closest person to represent the payment. The nearest one can refer to family relationships or emotional relationships such as household assistants or close friends.
Do not appoint two people to represent you to pay zakat. Try to appoint one person. This is done so that zakat payments run properly so that the payment is legal. In addition, pointing out that one person will minimize disputes between appointed people.
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