Understanding Fidya & Kaffarah: Fulfilling Your Charitable Duties in Ramadan

 

In Islam, two forms of charitable compensation—Fidya and Kaffarah—address the inability to observe fasts during Ramadan.

The Quran reminds us: “…for those who can fast with hardship, is a ransom, the feeding of a person in need…” (Quran 2:184)

 

What Are Fidya and Kaffarah?

  • Fidya is for those unable to fast due to valid reasons such as illness, pregnancy, or old age, who also cannot make up the missed days later. It provides essential meals to those in need.
  • Kaffarah is required when a fast is deliberately missed or broken without a valid reason. The compensation is significantly higher—feeding 60 people per missed fast—emphasizing the seriousness of the obligation.

How to Calculate Fidya and Kaffarah

✅ Fidya: $10 USD per missed fast = Feeds one person two meals or two people one meal each.
✅ Kaffarah: $600 USD per missed fast = Feeds 60 people.

 

Humaniti’s Role

At Humaniti, we ensure Fidya payments directly support those facing hunger in crisis-stricken areas across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Through hot meal distributions and food aid, your contributions provide critical relief to communities affected by conflict, poverty, and natural disasters.

 

The Spirit of Fidya & Kaffarah in Islam

Fidya and Kaffarah reflect Islam’s core values of compassion, accountability, and community support. They ensure that every Muslim can fulfill their religious duties—either by fasting or by uplifting those in need—strengthening the collective spirit of Ramadan.

 

Your Contribution: A Lifeline for Many

Your Fidya and Kaffarah aren’t just obligations; they’re acts of mercy that turn hunger into nourishment, despair into hope, and isolation into community.

 

Give Today—Transform Lives This Ramadan

This Ramadan, let your compassion shine. Every meal you provide is a step toward a kinder, more united world.

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