Fidya is a charitable payment made for each fast missed during Ramadan by a person who is unable to fast due to old age or a chronic illness and has no hope of making up the missed fasts in the future. Instead of fasting, one needy person is provided with food for each day that is missed, allowing the individual to fulfil their religious obligation while supporting those in need.
“…And upon those who are able ˹to fast but with hardship˺ is a ransom: feeding a poor person.”
Your Fidya donations are used exclusively to:
Fidya is calculated based on feeding one person two meals (or two people one meal) for each missed fast.
For many, hunger is not a choice. Your Fidya:
Feeds those who struggle daily to find food
Allows you to earn reward during Ramadan even if you cannot fast
Ensures dignity and nourishment for vulnerable families
By giving Fidya, you share the blessings of Ramadan with those who need them most.
Fidya is required for individuals who are permanently unable to fast during Ramadan due to old age or chronic illness. It applies only when there is no possibility of making up the missed fasts in the future.
Fidya is paid when a person is permanently unable to fast and cannot make up the missed fasts later. Kaffarah is required when a fast is deliberately broken without a valid excuse. Ramadan Food Packs for families Iftar Packs for daily fast-breaking meals Eid Sweet Packs for Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations
Yes. Fidya is obligatory for those who permanently cannot fast and meet the required conditions.
Under the Hanafi school, pregnant or breastfeeding women must make up their missed fasts later and do not pay Fidya.
Yes. Fidya may be paid on behalf of another person, such as elderly parents or relatives.
No. Zakat cannot be used for Fidya. Fidya is a separate obligation and must be given independently
Fidya is distributed to poor and needy individuals who are eligible to receive charitable support.
If you are unsure, consult a qualified scholar or follow Hanafi guidelines. You may also choose to give Sadaqah.
Yes. Fidya may be paid as a lump sum during the month of Ramadan.
