Support the hungry this Ramadan with your Fidya and Kaffarah
Help the Poor by Donating Fidya & Kaffara
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“Qur’an Ayat Talking about Fidya:”
“[Observing Saum (fasts)] for a fixed number of days, but if any of you is ill or on a journey, the same number (should be made up) from other days. And as for those who can fast with difficulty, (e.g. an old man, etc.), they have (a choice either to fast or) to feed a Miskin (poor person) (for every day). But whoever does good of his own accord, it is better for him. And that you fast, it is better for you if only you know.”
[Qur’an]
What Is Fidya?
Fidya is an obligatory charitable donation intended to compensate for missed fasts, which is permissible only when one has a valid excuse for not fasting and cannot make up for it at a later time. By contributing your Fidya amount in 2024, you can provide two impoverished people with a meal each or feed someone living in poverty twice.
Who Pays Fidya?
You are eligible to pay Fidya if you have missed or are exempt from fasting due to illness, old age or any other reason which prevents you from making the fasts up later.
Who Can Receive Fidya?
Fidya should only be given to those who are poor and in need, not to everyone. Scholars see Fidya as similar to Zakat, so those eligible for Fidya are considered to be among those who qualify for Zakat.
What Is Kaffara ?
Kaffarah is an obligatory religious donation to help those most in need. Kaffara is made when a Muslim deliberately misses a fast or intentionally breaks their fast without a valid reason. To atone for their broken fast, religious tradition states that adult Muslims must fast continuously for 60 days. If you are unable to fast consequently for 60 days, the requirement is to provide one person with two meals a day, for two months.
How Can I Pay Kaffarah?
The requirement for Kaffara is to provide one person with two meals a day, for two months. It costs £2 per meal, so the total due is £240.