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Missed Fasts? Pay Fidya & Kaffarah According to Islam

Fasting during Ramadan is a sacred obligation for Muslims, serving as a means of spiritual purification, self-discipline, and closeness to Allah. However, there are times when someone might miss a fast or break it, intentionally or unintentionally. In such cases, Islam provides a way to compensate through Fidya and Kaffarah.

What are Fidya and Kaffarah in Islam?

Fidya and Kaffarah are two important concepts in Islam that help Muslims make amends for missed or broken fasts. While both involve compensation, they apply in different situations.

Fidya is paid when someone cannot fast due to a valid reason according to Sharia (Islamic Law), such as chronic illness, old age, or pregnancy, and cannot make up for the missed fast later. The compensation involves feeding one poor person for each missed fast.

Kaffarah is required when a fast is deliberately broken without a valid reason. To compensate, one must either fast for 60 consecutive days or feed 60 needy individuals.

Understanding the difference between these two forms of compensation is crucial for fulfilling your obligations correctly.

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What Is Fidya in Islam?

What is Fidya in Islam? Fidya is a form of compensation for missed fasts that cannot be made up later. It applies to individuals who have valid reasons for not fasting, such as chronic illness, advanced age, or pregnancy. Instead of fasting, these individuals are required to provide food to a needy person for each missed fast. This act reflects the spirit of Islam by combining personal accountability with care for the less fortunate.

  • Definition: Fidya in Islam is a compensation for missed fasts that cannot be made up later.
  • Eligibility: It applies to individuals with valid reasons for not fasting, such as chronic illness, old age, or pregnancy.
  • Requirement: Instead of fasting, those eligible must provide food to a needy person for each missed fast.
  • Purpose: Fidya emphasizes personal accountability while fostering care for the less fortunate, reflecting Islamic values.

Pay Kaffarah for Breaking Fast

Sometimes, a fast may be deliberately broken without a valid reason, which requires Kaffarah as compensation. Kaffarah involves a more significant atonement because breaking a fast intentionally is a serious matter. The two main options for Pay Kaffarah are:

  • Fasting for 60 consecutive days.
  • Feeding 60 needy people.

Why Pay Fidya and Kaffarah Through Care and Relief Foundation?

Care and Relief Foundation provides a reliable and efficient way to fulfill your Fidya and Kaffarah obligations. Here’s why you should consider supporting our appeal:

  • Transparent Distribution: We ensure that your Fidya and Kaffarah reach those who need it most. Our team works tirelessly to identify and support vulnerable individuals and families.
  • Ease of Payment: Paying Fidya and Kaffarah through Care and Relief Foundation (An Islamic Charity in the UK) is straightforward, allowing you to focus on your spiritual duties while we handle the logistics according to the law of Islam.
  • Transparent Distribution: Your contributions not only help you fulfill your religious obligations but also bring relief to individuals struggling with hunger and poverty.

When you choose Care and Relief Foundation, you are assured that your payments are handled with care, integrity, and adherence to Islamic principles.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Fidya is a form of compensation given by individuals who are unable to fast during Ramadan due to illness, pregnancy, breastfeeding, or other valid reasons. It involves feeding a poor person for each day of fasting missed.

Kaffara is a compensation given by individuals who intentionally break their fast during Ramadan, either by eating, drinking, or engaging in other activities that invalidate the fast. It typically involves fasting for 60 consecutive days or feeding 60 poor people.

The Fidya and Kaffara amounts are based on the local cost of providing a meal to a poor person. The exact amount for 2025 will be announced by the Care & Relief Foundation closer to Ramadan, based on current food prices.

You can calculate & pay Fidya and Kaffara by donating through our website. The foundation ensures that your donation reaches those in need by providing meals to the poor.

Yes, you can pay Fidya and Kaffara on behalf of a family member, friend, or loved one who is unable to fast.. Simply provide the necessary details of them when making your donation.