Welcome to Ramadan English Phrases Series By Waxkabaro Academy
Maanta waa maalintii lix iyo labaatanaad! Today, we focus on Zakat-ul-Fitr, the mandatory charity given at the end of Ramadan to ensure that everyone can celebrate Eid.
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1. We must pay Zakat-ul-Fitr before the Eid prayer so the needy can enjoy their day.
Somali Meaning: Waa inaan bixinaa Sekatul-fidriga ka hor salaadda Ciidda si ay danyartu u ugu raaxaystaan maalintooda.
Vocabulary:
- “Pay“: Bixin (Giving money or food).
- “The needy“: Danyarta / Dadka baahan (Those who lack basic necessities).
2. Zakat-ul-Fitr is an obligatory charity that purifies our fast from any mistakes.
Somali Meaning: Sekatul-fidrigu waa sadaqo waajib ah oo ka sifeysa soonkeena khaladaadkii naga dhacay.
Vocabulary:
- “Obligatory charity“: Sadaqo waajib ah (Something you must give).
- “Purifies“: Sifeysa / Daahirisa (To make something clean or pure).
3. The amount is usually calculated per person for every member of the household.
Somali Meaning: Cadadka (Sekada) waxaa inta badan loo xisaabiyaa qof kasta oo ka mid ah xubnaha qoyska.
Vocabulary:
- “Calculated“: Loo xisaabiyaa.
- “Household“: Qoyska / Dadka hal guri degan.
Day 26: Ramadan Series Quiz 📝 Do The Test
Test your understanding of the lesson.
1. What does it mean to “purify” your fast?
2. Who are “the needy”?
3. What is an “obligatory charity”?
4. What does “per person” mean in Somali?
5. What is a “household”?