Fulfilling a duty when fasting is not possible
Fidyah is a charitable obligation given when a person is unable to fast due to chronic illness, old age, or another permanent condition where fasting cannot be made up later.
It allows a missed fast to be compensated by providing food to someone in need, ensuring the obligation is fulfilled with care and correctness.
When Fidyah is required
Fidyah applies when a person:
- Is unable to fast due to chronic or long term illness
- Is elderly and physically unable to fast
- Has no reasonable expectation of being able to make up missed fasts later
In these cases, fasting is replaced with feeding those in need, as prescribed in Islamic law.
How Fidyah is fulfilled
Fidyah is fulfilled by providing food for one person for each fast missed.
Through this program, food is distributed on your behalf in accordance with Islamic guidelines, ensuring your obligation is met properly and responsibly.
Each Fidyah contribution results in:
- Food provided to an eligible recipient
- Distribution carried out through trusted local partners
- Care taken to preserve dignity and respect
Fidyah amount
The amount of Fidyah corresponds to feeding one person for one missed fast.
You can calculate your Fidyah by multiplying the daily amount by the number of fasts missed. If you are unsure how much to give, guidance is available to help you fulfil your obligation correctly.
The difference between Fidyah and Kaffarah
While both involve feeding those in need, they apply in different circumstances.
Fidyah
- For missed fasts due to permanent inability
- One person fed per missed fast
Kaffarah
- For intentionally broken fasts or oaths
- Sixty people fed per broken fast
Choosing the correct option ensures your duty is fulfilled accurately.
Fulfil your Fidyah with confidence
Fidyah is a mercy and a responsibility. By giving through this program, you can be confident your Fidyah is distributed correctly, feeding those in need while fulfilling your religious duty with integrity.
Give your Fidyah today.