FatwaJohorZakat
KERTAS CADANGAN PENETAPAN KADAR ZAKAT FITRAH BAGI TAHUN 1444H BERSAMAAN 2023M
What is the zakat fitrah rate set for Johor for the year 1444H (2023)?
Short answer
The Johor Fatwa Committee set the zakat fitrah rate according to the type of rice most commonly eaten by Muslims in the state.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Johor State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Fatwa Negeri Johor
- Topic
- Zakat
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Johor Fatwa Committee set the zakat fitrah rate according to the type of rice most commonly eaten by Muslims in the state. There are two rates: RM7.00 for those whose daily staple is local super rice, and RM13.00 for those who eat imported rice such as fragrant or basmati rice. Zakat fitrah receipts for 1444H are to be issued at these two rates.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Bersetuju resit zakat fitrah negeri Johor darul takzim bagi tahun 1444 Hijriyah bersamaan 2023 Miladiyah hendaklah dibuat dua kadar iaitu RM7.00 (ringgit Malaysia tujuh) dan RM13.00 (ringgit Malaysia tiga belas)
Read the full fatwa on the Johor website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Johor State Mufti Department. “KERTAS CADANGAN PENETAPAN KADAR ZAKAT FITRAH BAGI TAHUN 1444H BERSAMAAN 2023M”, 24 December 2023. https://said.johor.gov.my/perkhidmatan/paparan_detail_fatwa.php?id=779. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/zakat-fitrah-rate-johor-1444h/