Ramadan 2026: Preparing your Zakat with the Mudd 🌙
Ramadan 2026 is approaching! It's the perfect time to prepare yourself spiritually, but also practically . Zakat al-Fitr is an obligation that every Muslim must fulfill before the Eid prayer. With Mudd , calculate and give your Zakat according to the exact prophetic method.
Discover in this comprehensive guide how to prepare for your Ramadan 2026 and your Zakat al-Fitr with serenity and authenticity.
📅 Ramadan 2026: Dates and Calendar
Tentative Dates
Ramadan 2026 is expected to begin:
- 🌙 1st Ramadan 1447 : Thursday, February 19, 2026 (subject to lunar observation)
- 🌙 Last day : Friday, March 20, 2026
- 🎉 Eid al-Fitr : Saturday, March 21, 2026
⚠️ Important : These dates are indicative. Confirmation depends on the lunar observation.
Preparation Calendar
| Period | Actions |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | Order your Mudd, prepare the house |
| 1-10 Ramadan | Getting used to Mudd, calculating Zakat |
| 11-20 Ramadan | Buy food for Zakat |
| Ramadan 21-29 | Prepare the bags, identify the beneficiaries |
| 30 Ramadan | Distribute Zakat before prayer |
💧 Mudd during Ramadan: Double Benefit
Why use Mudd during Ramadan?
1. Reviving the Sunnah
Ramadan is the month of Sunnah par excellence. Using the Mudd for your ablutions is following the example of the Prophet ﷺ during the blessed month.
2. Conserving Water (An Act of Worship)
During Ramadan, every good deed is multiplied. Saving water becomes an additional act of worship.
3. Focus on the Essentials
The Mudd forces one to slow down and concentrate on ablutions, better preparing oneself for prayer.
Ramadan Challenge: 30 Days in the Mudd
Objective : To use Mudd exclusively throughout Ramadan
Expected Benefits
- 💧 Water saved : ~450 liters over 30 days (5 ablutions/day)
- 💰 Money saved : ~€9 (water + heating)
- 🌟 Multiplied Good Deeds : Each ablution = A revived Sunnah
- 🎯 Established habit : After 30 days, it's automatic
🌾 Calculate your Zakat al-Fitr using the Mudd
Reminder: What is Zakat al-Fitr?
"The Prophet ﷺ prescribed Zakat al-Fitr of one Saa' of dates or one Saa' of barley for every Muslim."
— Narrated by Abdullah ibn Umar, Sahih al-Bukhari 1503
1 Saa' = 4 Mudds = 3 litres
Calculation per person
Method with the Mudd
- 🥄 Fill the Mudd 4 times with the chosen food
- 📦 Pour into a bag or container
- 🏷️ Label with the recipient's name
- 👨👩👧👦 Repeat for each family member
Example: Family of 4 People
- 👨 Dad: 4 Mudds of rice = 1 bag
- 👩 Mom: 4 Mudds of rice = 1 bag
- 👧 Child 1: 4 Mudds of rice = 1 bag
- 👶 Child 2: 4 Mudds of rice = 1 bag
Total : 16 Mudds = 12 liters = ~10 kg of rice
Recommended Foods Table
| Food | Volume (4 Mudds) | Weight | 2026 Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deglet Dates | 3.0 L | 2.5 kg | €20-30 |
| Basmati Rice | 3.0 L | 2.4 kg | 9-13 € |
| Wheat | 3.0 L | 2.8 kg | 7-11 € |
| Semolina | 3.0 L | 2.2 kg | 6-9 € |
| Lenses | 3.0 L | 2.3 kg | 8-12 € |
📋 Ramadan 2026 schedule with the Mudd
Week 1 (1-7 Ramadan): Adaptation
Goals
- 💧 Start using the Mudd for Fajr
- 📚 Read about Zakat al-Fitr
- 🧮 Calculate the number of dependents
Concrete Actions
- ☐ Order the Mudd if you haven't already
- ☐ Read our Zakat guide
- ☐ Make a list of family members
- ☐ Choosing food for Zakat
Week 2 (8-14 Ramadan): Progression
Goals
- 💧 Use the Mudd for all ablutions
- 🛒 Buy food for Zakat
- 📦 Prepare the containers
Concrete Actions
- ☐ Buy 4 Mudds × number of people in food
- ☐ Prepare bags or boxes
- ☐ Identify potential beneficiaries
- ☐ Calculate the total budget
Week 3 (15-21 Ramadan): Preparation
Goals
- 💧 Mastering Mudd (automatic)
- 📦 Measuring and packaging Zakat
- 👥 Confirm the beneficiaries
Concrete Actions
- ☐ Measure with the Mudd (4 times per person)
- ☐ Pack in clean bags
- ☐ Label each bag
- ☐ Store in a dry place
Week 4 (22-30 Ramadan): Distribution
Goals
- 🌙 Enjoy the last 10 nights
- 📦 Distribute Zakat before Eid
- 🎉 Preparing for Eid
Concrete Actions
- ☐ Distribute Zakat (ideally 27-29 Ramadan)
- ☐ Check that everyone has given
- ☐ Perform ghusl with 4 Mudds the day before Eid
- ☐ Prepare the Eid clothes
🎯 Who receives Zakat al-Fitr?
Legitimate Beneficiaries
Zakat al-Fitr must be given to the poor and needy :
- ✅ Fuqara (poor): Do not have enough to meet their needs
- ✅ Masakin (needy): Have a little but not enough
How to Identify the Beneficiaries?
Option 1: Direct Distribution
- 👥 Needy families you know
- 🏘️ Neighbors in need
- 👴 Isolated elderly people
- 🧒 Large families in difficulty
Option 2: Via the Mosque
- 🕌 Donate to the local mosque
- ✅ They redistribute to those in need
- 📋 Verified list of beneficiaries
- 🎯 Organized distribution
Option 3: Charitable Associations
- 🏢 Islamic Relief France
- 🏢 Human Appeal
- 🏢 Islamic Relief
- 🏢 Local Associations
When to Distribute?
| Period | Status | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Beginning of Ramadan | ✅ Permit | Possible, but early. |
| 27-28-29 Ramadan | ✅ Recommended | Ideal time |
| Eve of Eid | ✅ Highly recommended | Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ |
| Eid morning (before prayer) | ✅ Limit | Last minute |
| After Eid prayer | ❌ Delay | Becomes simple sadaqsa |
💡 Practical Tips for Ramadan 2026
Family Organization
Involving Children
- 👶 3-6 years : Let them pour into the Mudd (supervised)
- 👧 7-12 years old : Measuring their own Zakat
- 👨 13+ years : Manage all the preparation
Creating Rituals
- 📅 Fixed day : Every Friday, measure together
- 🤲 Supplication : "O Allah, accept our Zakat"
- 📸 Souvenir photo : With the bags packed
- 🎉 Celebration : After the distribution
Ramadan savings with the Mudd
30-Day Calculation
- 💧 Water saved : 450 liters
- 💰 Money saved : ~€9 (water + heating)
- 🌍 CO₂ avoided : ~2.2 kg
Use the Savings
- 💰 Donate the €9 saved to sadaqsa
- 📚 Buy an Islamic book
- 🎁 Gift for Eid
- 🕌 Donation to the mosque
🤲 Spirituality and Mudd in Ramadan
Multiple Intentions
Each ablution at the Mudd during Ramadan accumulates:
- 🤲 Purification for prayer (obligatory)
- 🌟 Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ (recommended)
- 💚 Water conservation (protecting creation)
- 📚 Family education (transmission)
- 🌙 Ramadan Act (multiplied rewards)
Special Summons
Before the Ablutions
"Bismillah. O Allah, forgive my sins, expand my dwelling, and bless my sustenance."
After the Ablutions
"Ash-hadu an lâ ilâha illâ-llâhu wahdahu lâ sharîka lah, wa ash-hadu anna Muhammadan 'abduhu wa rasûluh. Allahumma-j'alnî mina-t-tawwâbîna wa-j'alnî mina-l-mutatahhirîn"
"I bear witness that there is no deity except Allah, the One without partner, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and His messenger. O Allah, make me one who repents often and make me one who purifies himself."
🎁 Ramadan Pack By Madinah
Get ready now
For an organized and blessed Ramadan 2026, get:
- 💧 The Mudd : For ablutions and Zakat ( €12.50 )
- 🕌 Sadaqsa Money Box : For daily sadaqas
- 📦 Sunnah Pack : Mudd + Money Box ( special offer )
Ramadan Special Offer (January 2026)
Stay tuned for our special pre-Ramadan offer!
🌟 Conclusion: A Blessed and Organized Ramadan
Ramadan 2026 will be your best Ramadan if you prepare now. Mudd allows you to:
- 🤲 Follow the Sunnah every day of the blessed month
- 💧 Save 450 liters of water in 30 days
- 🌾 Calculate your Zakat al-Fitr precisely
- 👨👩👧👦 Educate your family in prophetic practices
- 🌟 Multiply your rewards during the holy month
May Allah grant us good health as we reach Ramadan 2026. May He accept our fasting, prayers, and Zakat. May He make this Ramadan the best of our lives. Ameen 🤲
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