In the Name of Allaah, the Most Merciful, the Ever-Merciful…
The Prophet (salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) ordered that a fasting person give out Zakaat al-Fitr at the end of Ramadan one saa’ ( صاع ) of staple food to the poor on behalf of yourself and each person you are responsible for. [1][i]
- 1 saa’ ( صاع ) is equal to 4 mudds,
- 1 mudd ( مد ) is equal to .75 L
- 4 mudds are equal to 3 L [2][ii]
So, 1 saa’ is equal to 3 L (liters) or approximately 13 cups
| Food | Approximate Amount |
|---|---|
| Rice | 2.50 kg |
| Flour | 2.25 kg |
| Macaroni (elbow) | 1.80 kg |
| Beans | 2.70 kg |
| Lentils | 2.60 kg |
Note: The best staple food to give is the one that is most beneficial and preferable to the recipient
[i] [1] Collected by Al-Bukhaaree & Muslim
[ii] [2] See : https://www.bakkah.net/en/zakat-fitr-measurements-saa-three-litres-mudd.htm