Domaapiud - Cameroon

17/03/2026

Read & Clarify your doubt about Zakkat-ul-Fitr

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I Must Read....SUMMARY ISLAMIC RULINGS ON PAYING ZAKKAT-UL-FITR IN CASH
Title: A comprehensive Guide to Paying Zakkat-ul-Fitr

Prepared by: Uztāz Salman A. Salman | Islamic Educator | Civil Society Actor | Project Manager |Community Development Actor (Coms Team Lead, B'da III Muslim Dev't Committee| S.G. DOMAAPIUD & S.G NSIA - Follow my page to unlock more blessings of paying Zakkat-ul-Fitr

A. The Ruling on Cash Payment
The ruling on paying Zakat al-Fitr in cash is a subject of scholarly debate, primarily centered on whether one must provide actual food or can provide its monetary equivalent. (دار الإفتاء المصرية)
1. Permissibility
Paying in cash is the established position of the Hanafi school and has been adopted by many modern fatwa councils, such as Egypt's Dar Al-Ifta, because it is often more beneficial for the poor to buy what they specifically need.

2. Traditional View: The majority of scholars (Maliki, Shafi’i, and Hanbali) traditionally hold that it must be given as staple food (like rice, wheat, or dates) to strictly follow the Sunnah.
3. Current Practice: In many countries, including Cameroon, religious authorities set a standard cash amount (such as 1,500 CFA) to simplify the process for urban populations while ensuring the poor receive a value equivalent to the required food measure.
دار الإفتاء المصرية

B. How the 1,500 CFA Amount is Determined

The specific amount of 1,500 CFA is derived from a prophetic measurement unit called the Sa’.
The Measurement (Sa’): The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) mandated one Sa’ of staple food per person.

C. Weight Conversion
Modern scholars calculate one Sa’ as approximately 2.5 kg to 3 kg of a common local staple, such as rice or maize.

D. Local Market Pricing
To reach the 1,500 CFA figure, authorities average the current market price of roughly 3 kg of standard quality rice.
- For example, if 1 kg of rice is valued at 500 CFA, the total for 3 kg becomes 1,500 CFA.

D. Handling Price Fluctuations
Because food prices fluctuate, religious councils typically review these costs annually before Ramadan.

D. Standardization: They set a single, flat rate (like 1,500 CFA) to provide a clear, easy-to-follow guideline for the entire community.

E. Precautionary Principle
- The amount is often rounded slightly upward to ensure that even if prices rise, the obligation to provide a full Sa’ is safely met.

F. Personal Adjustment
If you primarily consume a more expensive staple (like premium Basmati rice), scholars suggest you may choose to pay a higher cash equivalent reflecting that specific cost.

G. WHEN TO GIVE, TO WHOM & HOW TO GIVE ZAKKAT-UL-FITR?
1. When to Give
- The Deadline:
It must be paid before the start of the Eid al-Fitr prayer.
If paid after the prayer, it is considered a general charity (Sadaqah) and does not fulfill the specific obligation of Zakat al-Fitr.
- Recommended Time: Most scholars recommend giving it one or two days before Eid to ensure it reaches the needy in time for their celebrations.
- Early Payment: In some schools of thought (like Shafi'i), it can be paid as early as the beginning of Ramadan.

2. To Whom to Give
Zakat al-Fitr is specifically designated for the poor and needy.
- Eligible Recipients: Individuals who do not have enough food or resources to meet their basic needs for the day of Eid.
Ineligible Recipients: You cannot give Zakat al-Fitr to your immediate dependents (spouse, children, or parents) because you are already responsible for their maintenance.
- Wider Family: You can give it to non-dependent relatives, such as cousins, aunts, or uncles, if they are in need.

3. How to Calculate
Zakat al-Fitr is calculated per individual, not based on your total wealth.
- The Household Total: The head of the household is responsible for paying on behalf of every person in the house, including children, elderly dependents, and even newborns born before the Eid prayer.
- The Math: Simply multiply the fixed rate (e.g., 1,500 Frs) by the total number of people in your care. (الإسلام سؤال وجواب) Example: 1,500 Frs
4 people (Self+Spouse+2 Children) = 6,000 Frs

4. How to Give
- Directly to the Poor: You can personally find a needy individual or family in your local community and give the amount to them.
- Through a Mosque or Charity: Many mosques and organizations (like Islamic Relief) collect these funds and distribute them to those who qualify.
- Mode of Payment: While traditionally given as staple food (like rice), it is widely accepted to give cash if it is more beneficial for the recipient's needs.

Summary of Rulings - Takeaways
- Majority View (Maliki, Shafi'i, Hanbali): Traditionally maintain that it must be paid in actual food.
- Hanafi View & Modern Practice: Permissible to pay in cash to fulfill the "purpose" of the charity, which is to enrich the poor so they do not have to beg on Eid day.
- Responsibility: The head of the household is responsible for paying this 1,500 Frs for every dependent (spouse, children, etc.).

Prepared by: Uztāz Salman A. Salman | Islamic Educator | Civil Society Actor | Project Manager |Community Development Actor (Coms Team Lead, B'da III Muslim Dev't Committee| S.G. DOMAAPIUD & S.G NSIA).

References
- Zakat al-fitr (Fitrana) - Islamic Relief Worldwide
- All About Zakat al-Fitr - Islam Question & Answer | الإسلام سؤال وجواب
- Zakat al-Fitr (2026) - What It Is, When to Pay & How It Helps
- Human Concern International

16/01/2026

*NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT*

Assalamu Alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh,

We wish to respectfully inform all members, invited guests, and stakeholders that the *DOMAAPIUD General Assembly Meeting earlier scheduled for Sunday, 18th January 2026 has been postponed to a later date, which will be duly communicated in due course.*

*This decision was taken after careful consideration, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this postponement may cause*. We kindly request your understanding and continued support as we work to ensure a more effective and inclusive meeting.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation and look forward to your participation when the new date is announced.

Jazakumullahu Khairan.

Signed:
President: Isa Umar
VP – Women Affairs: Hadjia Talatu
Adviser: Imam Mansur

14/01/2026

The Donga-Mantung Association for Promoting Islamic Unity and Development (DOMAAPIUD) is saddened by the Mayhem that be felt the Muslim Community of Gidado, in Ndu Subdivision of Donga-Mantung Division, Northwest Region of Cameroon.

Today 14th Jan. 2026, Ambazonia terrorists have massacred innocent babies, women and children once again in Gidado, Ntumbaw, Ndu Sub-Division, Donga-Mantung Division, North-West Region of Cameroon. They massacred altogether 14 people, 8 of them members of one family during morning prayers, some of them while praying Fajar inside their mosque. 7 injured are in hospital. This is not the first time.
8 of those killed are family members of Alhaji Taadi who was killed by amba previously. Today they killed his mother, his wives and children. Those massacred this morning:

1. Alhadji Juli 60 years old
2. Adama Alhadji (female) 70 years old
3. Hajara Alhadji (female) 48 years old
4. Adama Suli (female) 50 years old
5. Bibba Alhadji Tadi ( female) 39 years old
6. Jamilatou Amadou Tadi (female) 21
7. Asmau Amadou Tadi (female) 9 years old
8. Nana Khadija Amadou Tadi (female) 6 years old
9. Raihana Tadi (female) 2 years old
10. Aboubacar Amadou Tadi 17 years old
11. Ladifatou Tura 29 years old (female)
12. Mohamadou Aminou Dairou 2 years old
13. Basirou Jubairou 10 years old
14. Mohamadou Gaddafi Ali 11 years old.
14/01/2026.

We strongly denounce this abominable act and others that have been perpetrated towards the Fulani Muslims, particularly the Mbororo community. We condole with the bereaved families and pray Allah pardon the deceased and grant them Jannah.

It is worth mentioning that Ndu Subdivision has witnessed the greatest damage, casualties and loss of lives and properties due to this crisis in the Northwest Region.

We encourage all Muslims to Pray for the deceased and the bereaved and support the needy victims.

Ya Allah, we ask you by your might and power and your best names and qualities to provide a lasting solution to this crisis.

10/01/2026

Reminder: DOMAAPIUD's General Assembly to be held in Bamenda in 8 Days.
Tell someone to tell someone from Donga-Mantung Division.

10/01/2026

Read and learn the ways of Jesus (Peace be Upon Him): Was Jesus a Christian, Jew or a Muslim? Find out in this article

Jesus (peace be upon him) said, “... No one comes to the Father, except through me.”

This is the evidence for those who claim that Jesus (peace be upon him) is god. What this actually means is that one cannot worship God except by the way (the sunnah), which is defined by prophets of God. Jesus (peace be upon him) emphasized to his disciples/followers that they could only worship God by the way (sunnah) which he has taught them.

Similarly, we find in the statements of the Last Messenger- Mohammad (ﷺ), where he said very clearly “I have left nothing which will bring you closer to God except that I have commanded you to do it.” He had pointed out the way and his way is the only way and it was the way of the prophets before him; again, the sunnah. As such, he (ﷺ) said, “Whoever adds something new to the religion of Islam, it is not acceptable to God.”

So the way of the prophets is the only way to God.

Consequently, what remains is for us to look at the way of Prophet Jesus (peace be upon him). We find as is recorded in the New Testament that Jesus (peace be upon him) was circumcised. He was a Jew and he was circumcised. This was part of his way. But today we find that most Christians do not get circumcised because of a rationale introduced by Paul.

He claimed that the circumcision was the circumcision of the heart. That was his interpretation. But Jesus (peace be upon him) was not circumcised in the heart, and he didn't say anything about the circumcision of the heart. He was circumcised, in the flesh. So in order to follow the way of Jesus (peace be upon him), one must be circumcised. And we see that the people around the world who insist on circumcision are those who call themselves to be Muslims. So we can say that they are following the way of Jesus (peace be upon him).

Furthermore, Jesus (peace be upon him) did not eat pork. He was a Jew and he DID NOT eat pork. He came, as he said, to fulfill the law, to uphold it, not to break it. So he didn't eat pork but unfortunately most people who call themselves Christians today, they not only eat it, but they raise it, they love it, they make cartoons about it. The pig is endeared. So we can say without a doubt that those who call themselves Christians are in fact not following Christ. And we find that the people who insist on not eating pork are those who call themselves Muslims. THEY are in fact following the way of Jesus Christ (peace be upon him).

Furthermore, we find in Matthew, "And going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, "My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will."

When we look around the Christian world, we find the Christians kneeling down, holding their hands up in a posture which CANNOT be ascribed to Jesus (peace be upon him). And the only people we find consistently in their prayer falling down on their faces are those who call themselves Muslims.

So again, we can say without a doubt that the way of Prophet Jesus (peace be upon him) is not being followed by Christians but is in fact being followed by those who call themselves Muslims; those who submit completely to the way of God. And this falling down on face in prayer is not something new with Jesus (peace be upon him), but it is something which can be found in the practice of the earlier prophets. Prophet Abraham (عَلَيْهِ السَّلاَمُ) in Old Testament, “Abram fell facedown...”, As well as Prophet Moses and Aaron (عَلَيْهُمآ السَّلاَمُ) in Numbers, “When Moses heard this, he fell facedown.” As well as in Numbers, “Moses and Aaron went from the assembly to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting and fell facedown, and the glory of the LORD appeared to them.”

Elijah ".. suddenly Elijah met him; and he recognized him, and fell on his face, and said, “Is that you, my lord Elijah?” And Joshua, "Then Joshua tore his clothes, and fell to the earth on his face before the ark of the Lord until evening, he and the elders of Israel; and they put dust on their heads.”

This is the way of the prophets. Allah says in the Qur'an, "Whoever obeys the Messenger has obeyed Allah ... "

And it is only by that way that those who claim to follow Prophet Jesus (peace be upon him) will gain the salvation which he brought in the message, and that was the message of all the prophets before him.

10/01/2026

A New Era of Unity: DOMAAPIUD Celebrates the Inauguration of HRH Fon Amidu Nfor

The atmosphere at the High Court at Upstation was one of profound joy and historical significance on January 7, 2026.

The President and members of the Donga-Mantung Association for Promoting Islamic Unity and Development (DOMAAPIUD) was honored to stand alongside traditional and religious leaders to witness the inaugural ceremony of HRH Fon Amidu Nfor of Nkambe. At just 29 years old, the Fon has taken on the mantle of President of the House of Chiefs at the Northwest Regional Assembly—a landmark achievement for both the region and the Muslim Ummah.

The ceremony was not merely a local event; it was a powerful gathering of influential voices. DOMAAPIUD was joined by a high-level delegation of Muslim dignitaries from Bamenda, all of whom traveled to acknowledge the significance of this appointment.
For the Muslim community, HRH Fon Amidu Nfor’s leadership represents a bridge between deep-rooted traditional values and the progressive development of the faith.

Our presence at the inauguration serves as a formal pledge of support. DOMAAPIUD is determined to work hand-in-hand with the Fon to:
1. Strengthen Islamic Unity: Fostering a spirit of brotherhood across the Donga-Mantung Division.
2. Drive Regional Development: Supporting initiatives that improve the quality of life for all citizens under the Fon's jurisdiction.
3. Empower the Youth: Drawing inspiration from the Fon’s own journey as a young leader to encourage the next generation.

This celebration marks the beginning of a collaborative journey. As we look toward the future, we are confident that the leadership of HRH Fon Amidu Nfor will usher in a period of unprecedented growth and harmony for the Donga-Mantung Division.

Together, we build a future rooted in peace, faith, and collective prosperity.

Domaapiud - Cameroon

07/01/2026

Breaking: A Portray of the New Uniform of the Women Branch of DOMAAPIUD.

Headed by Hadjia Talatu, the V.P in Charge of Women Affairs, the women upgraded their uniforms from the former pink to this modern and classic designer wear, showcasing their actions in promoting standard and descent dressing as recommended by Islam.

In this modern world full of moral decadence indecent and naked outfits, DOMAAPIUD's women are defining a decent path, that upholds the dignity and morality of Muslim women.

As seen on the picture, both adults and young women are covered. This is not just a project but a showcase of the necessity of decent dressing in fighting rampant Gender Based Violence, R**e and Sexual Harassment.

It is worth mentioning that Islamic dressing code (Hijab) protects women from sexual harassments and give them dignity more than non-muslim women.

Moral lesson: Morality and Dignity is for both adults and young women, not only adults.

If you need yours, the classic uniform na small money, 40k only.

Another lesson: Muslim women aren't cheap oh. When you want come, prepare fine.

Kuddos🎉 to the DOMAAPIUD Women

25/12/2025

The first ever Conference of DOMAAPIUD - Cameroon under the banner: Unity and Integration of Donga-Mantung Muslim Communities under the umbrella of Qur'an and Sunnah in August, 20th 2021.

Then, the association was referred to as ADOCPI - Association of Donga-Mantung Organizing Committee for the Promotion of Islam, created in 2020 in Bamenda, Cameroon.

Here's a highlight in pictures of this wonderful event, that was organized at a cost of 1 million XAF and brought together, Muslims from Donga-Mantung, Scholars and Imam's.

16/11/2025

Our Hearts Bleeds and Domaapiud - Cameroon strongly condemns the attack on our Muslims brothers in Sabga, Tubah Subdivision and several other attacks in Donga-Mantung Division. Enough is Enough! Stop Killing Peaceful People to prove your stupid points.

We stand for Peace and Unity which is our strength in Development. We call on the authorities that be to investigate and bring these criminals to face the laws. Silent in times like this means comprising.

Our heartfelt condolences goes to the families of the deceased. May Allah pardon their sins and grant them Jannah.

We also pray Allah should hold the perpetrators of this act accountable and bring them to Justice.

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21/04/2025

Learn about the Ka'ba (House of Allah), a sign wonder and miracle of Allah (God) left for people of understanding among Mankind to visit in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, for Pilgrimage and Soul revival.