Kaffarh

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Kaffarah is compensation for intentionally breaking a fast during Ramadan without a valid reason. It is a serious sin, and one must pay Kaffarah for it. Kaffarah reduces the burden of sin and allows the believer to seek forgiveness. As a Kaffarah, one must fast for 60 consecutive days (without a break) or feed 60 eligible people. If a person doesn't have the physical capacity to fast for 60 consecutive days, they can donate the amount required to feed 60 eligible people. The eligibility for (receiving) Kaffarah is the same as Zakat.

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FAQs

What is the definition of Kaffarah?

The word Kaffarah is derived from kafr, which means to cover.

What are the different types of Kaffarah?

The types of Kaffarah depend on the type of offense one might have committed. For instance, breaking an oath, intentionally breaking a fast, prohibited acts in Ehraam, accidental killings, and missing mandatory rituals during Hajj, are some situations that necessitate Kaffarah.

Who is eligible to receive Kaffarah?

The eligibility for receiving Kaffarah is the same as Zakat. It should be given to Muslims who fall into either of the following categories: Fuqara, Masakeen, Zakat Collectors, newly converted Muslims, People in debt, people in imprisonment, people fighting for Allah's (SWT) cause, and travelers.

How much is the Kaffarah amount?

If you choose to donate the Kaffarah amount, you must donate an amount equivalent to feeding 60 deserving people. The amount needed to feed each person is half a Saa’, which is 1.75 kg of wheat or an equivalent monetary value.

Is there a Hadith that sets rules for Kaffarah?

Yes, the following Hadith sets the Kaffarah rules for breaking a fast intentionally before the designated time.
A man came to the Prophet (ﷺ) in the mosque and said, "I am burnt (ruined)!" The Prophet (ﷺ) asked him, "With what (what have you done)?" He said, "I have had sexual relation with my wife in the month of Ramadan (while fasting)." The Prophet (ﷺ) said to him, "Give in charity." He said, "I have nothing." The man sat down, and in the meantime there came a person driving a donkey carrying food to the Prophet (ﷺ) ..... (The sub-narrator, 'Abdur Rahman added: I do not know what kind of food it was). On that the Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Where is the burnt person?" The man said, "Here I am." The Prophet (ﷺ) said to him, "Take this (food) and give it in charity (to someone)." The man said, "To a poorer person than l? My family has nothing to eat." Then the Prophet (ﷺ) said to him, "Then eat it yourselves." (Sahih al-Bukhari 6822)

What is the purpose of Kaffarah?

The purpose of Kaffarah is to encourage repentance and caution while performing important religious duties. Another purpose is to stay hopeful of Allah's (SWT) mercy.

Can we substitute Kaffarah with monetary donations?

Yes, if one doesn't have the physical capacity to fast consecutively for 60 days, they can donate the money required to feed 60 eligible people who meet the requirements of Zakat.