Fidya-Kaffarah

Turn Your Lost Fasts into Acts of Kindness

There’s a hadith in Sahih Bukhari (1904) and Sahih Muslim (1151) that says,” Allah said: Every deed of the son of Adam is for him, except fasting; it is for Me, and I will reward it.” But what if you’re ill, traveling, or too elderly and can’t fast? Or you break your fast due to any mistakes, such as drinking, intimacy, or doing it willingly for no valid reasons.

In either case, you must pay the Fidya Kaffarah for compensation. These are two forms of charity that the person has to pay if they leaves or breaks the fast. But how much should one pay for Fidya and Kaffarah? What’s the difference between them?

The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) Said:

“If any of you is ill or on a journey, then the same number (of days) should be made up from other days. And as for those who are not able to fast, they should feed a poor person for every day.” — [Al-Bukhari and Muslim]

What’s The Difference Between Fidya (Fidyah) and Kaffarah (Expiation)?

The Fidya and the Kaffarah are the two ways of compensation for leaving the fast or breaking it without any valid reasons. If you leave your fast due to being ill, too elderly, or having any long-term health issue and can’t make up the fasts after the month, then you need to pay Fidya for it. In it, you need to feed one person.

If you break your fast due to intimacy, drinking, or for any not-so-valid reason knowingly, then you pay Kaffarah for not fasting. The compensation for it is to fast for 60 days or feed up to 60 poor people with a good meal.

Both are valid forms of charity that you need to pay for, depending on which category you fall into. By paying these compensations for your lost fasts, you maintain a spiritual balance and also replace your fasts with good charity deeds that will save you on the day of judgment from the wrath of Allah Almighty.

What’s the Importance Of Paying Fidya Kaffarah in Islam?

Paying the Fidya and the Kaffarah is essential in Islam as it:

Keeps fasting’s spiritual balance – Ensures missed fasts don’t break the essence of Ramadan.
Helps the needy – Turns missed fasts into acts of charity for those in need.
Teaches self-discipline – Encourages responsibility and accountability for breaking fasts.
Strengthens connection with Allah – Restores sincerity and devotion through compensation.
Shows fasting’s seriousness – Emphasizes that fasting is a major religious duty.
Encourages compassion – Allows non-fasting individuals to still contribute meaningfully.
Reflects Islam’s mercy – Provides a way to make up for missed fasts without burden.
Prevents guilt – Gives a structured path for making up lost worship.
Reminds of fasting’s value – Highlights its spiritual and personal significance.
Strengthens community bonds – Supports the less fortunate and promotes kindness.
Encourages mindfulness – Builds a habit of responsibility in worship.
Acts as a spiritual reset – Helps believers stay committed to their faith.

How Much Fidya Kaffarah Pay In Canada?

If you’re a Canadian, the Fidya is only $10, which is enough to feed one person a one-time meal. If you want to pay the Roza Kaffarah, you need to feed up to 60 people, meaning $10 × 60, which equals $600.

Who’s Eligible For Fidya and Kaffarah?

The following are the eligible people for the Ramadan Kaffarah and also the Fidya in Canada.

Eligible For Fidya:

Elderly individuals who are too weak to fast.
People with chronic illnesses who prevent fast.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women who are not fasting if it harms them or the baby
Those with terminal illnesses who cannot recover cannot make up for fasts.

Eligible For Kaffarah:

Anyone who deliberately breaks a fast in Ramadan without a valid reason.
Those who engage in eating, drinking, or intimacy during a fast intentionally.
People who have the ability to fast but choose to break it without necessity.

Who Should Be Given The Fidya And Kaffarah?

You can pay your Fidya or Kaffarah to the following people:

Poor and needy individuals who struggle to afford food.
Orphans who lack financial support.
Widows with limited or no income.
The elderly poor who cannot work for a living.
Disabled individuals who are financially struggling.
Homeless people without access to proper meals.
Low-income families who struggle to meet daily needs.

Donate Your Fidya To Us And Compensate Your Lost Fasts

Missed your fasts or broke them for drinking, intimacy, or without any valid reason? Human Concern is here to help you fulfill your Fidya in Canada and the Kaffarah by providing meals and medical assistance to needy people.

Nothing can be a better way to compensate for your lost fasts than feeding poor people, whose pain was the purpose behind the whole concept of Ramadan. Turn your compensation into an act of kindness and save lives by feeding the poor. Donate today!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

When to pay Fidya?

When you’re not able to fast due to any chronic illness or permanent conditions like age, then you need to pay the Fidya as compensation. You can pay the Fidya any time, but it’s advised to pay it during Ramadan.

How to pay Fidya?

Fidya is given by providing food or its value in money to the poor and needy. You can also pay Fidya to us online, as we feed poor families and help them throughout Ramadan with your donations.

When is Kaffarah required?

If you break your fast without a valid reason, illness, or travel, you need to pay the kaffarah for the compensation. It’s either too fast for 60 days or feeding up to 60 poor people.

Is Fidya compulsory?

Yes, if you can’t make up for your lost fasts after Ramadan, you need to pay the Roza Fidya as it’s a serious penalty. However, if you could make up the fasts later, which is called Qada(make-up fasts), then you don’t need to pay Fidya.