How is the amount of Kaffarah calculated?

In Selangor, the rate of kaffarah is calculated based on one-quarter of the current zakat fitrah rate, combined with a 15% administrative fee set by MAIS (Selangor Islamic Religious Council).

Current kaffarah rates:

i. RM2.00 (Local rice)

ii. RM4.30 (Brown rice, glutinous rice, fragrant rice, red rice)

iii. RM6.30 (Japanese rice, Basmati rice, Herba Ponni rice)

The calculation of kaffarah depends on the type of violation committed.

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