Fidya

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Fidya is a type of donation that Muslims are obligated to pay for missing fasts due to valid reasons. Fidya becomes applicable when a person misses a fast because of a prolonged illness from which they cannot recover. Transparent Hands helps the most deserving people with your Fidya to maximize the impact of your donation during Ramadan.

How is Fidya Different From Kaffarah?

Fidya allows exemption from fasting for individuals with health conditions from which they cannot recover, while Kaffarah is a penance for deliberately breaking fast without a valid reason. Fidya allows someone who cannot fast an opportunity to get spiritual rewards for fasting, and Kaffarah is an expiation for intentionally invalidating a fast. Fidya doesn't need Qada, while Kaffarah has to be paid along with the Qada of the invalidated fast. Qada is making up the invalidated fast.

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Fidya for One Missed Fast

FAQs

What is Fidya?

Fidya is an amount that needs to be paid for missing out on fasting due to valid medical reasons. It only applies to circumstances in which the individual has little or no chance of recovering in the foreseeable future.

How much is the recommended Fidya amount for Ramadan 2025?

The recommended Fidya amount for missing one fast in Ramadan 2025 is approximately PKR 500, $6, or GBP 5. The total for all fasts is around PKR 15,000. This is the amount needed to feed eligible individuals twice a day.

Who is eligible to receive Fidya?

Like Zakat, Fidya is given to the needy and poor. It can be given directly to eligible individuals or through charitable organizations that collect and distribute money according to the Sharia laws.

What is the eligibility for receiving Fidya?

The eligibility for receiving Fidya is the same as Zakat ul Mal. The following categories of people can receive Fidya:

The Poor (Al-Fuqara)
The Needy (Al-Masakeen)
Zakat Collectors nominated by an Islamic state
Newly Converted Muslims (Mu'allafah Quloobuhum)
Freeing Slaves (Riqab)
People in Debt (Al-Gharimeen)
For the Cause of Allah (Fi Sabilillah)
Travelers (Ibn Al-Sabeel)

Who is eligible for Fidya?

Fidya is an allowance reserved for individuals who are medically unfit to fast. It does not apply to people recovering from or experiencing temporary illness or situations in which someone deliberately breaks a fast without a valid reason.

How is Fidya calculated?

The calculation of Fidya typically involves an amount of money or food equivalent to the cost of feeding a person for each missed day of fasting.

When do we need to pay Fidya?

Fidya can be paid before or during Ramadan. However, if not paid, it remains an obligation and should be paid within a person’s lifetime.

Does the Quran or the Hadith directly address the validation of Fidya?

Yes, the Quran says: “[Fasting for] a limited number of days. So whoever among you is ill or on a journey [during them] - then an equal number of days [are to be made up]. And upon those who are able [to fast, but with hardship] - a ransom [as substitute] of feeding a poor person [each day]. And whoever volunteers excess - it is better for him. But to fast is best for you, if you only knew.”(Surat Al-Baqarah, 2:184)

Can someone who deliberately breaks their fast pay Fidya?

No, individuals who deliberately break their fast must pay Kaffarah, not Fidya. Fidya is only for those who cannot fast due to chronic health problems.

Can Fidya be paid by someone undergoing temporary illness?

No, Fidya is only relevant in cases where the person's medical condition is not recoverable. People experiencing temporary illness must make up for the missed fasts as Qada.

Is Fidya different from Kaffarah?

Yes, Fidya is only allowed for people who cannot fast due to their medical condition. Kaffarah is a penance incumbent on individuals who deliberately invalidate their fast without any valid reason.

Is Fidya Mandatory?

Yes, Fidya is mandatory for all eligible Muslims.

What happens to the Fidya if someone's health improves after paying it?

If an individual's health recovers from a condition that prevents fasting, they must still make up for the missed fasts as Qada. The paid Fidya acts as a form of Sadaqah rather than an exemption in this case.

Can Fidya be given in the form of food?

Yes, Fidya can be given in the form of food. Some people prefer to give money while others opt to provide staple food items to those in need.

How is Fidya different from Zakat or Sadaqah?

While Zakat and Sadaqah are forms of charitable giving, Fidya is specifically related to missed fasts. Zakat is an obligatory form of charity for eligible Muslims, and Sadaqah is a charity given voluntarily out of goodwill.