Fidya

A charitable compensation for those unable to fast during Ramadan due to valid long-term reasons.

Fidya

What is Fidya?

Fidya is a charitable compensation prescribed for Muslims who are unable to fast during Ramadan due to a valid, long-term reason such as old age or chronic illness. Instead of fasting, the individual must feed one needy person for each day of Ramadan that is missed. This provision reflects the mercy and practicality of Islamic teachings, ensuring that those who genuinely cannot fast can still fulfil their spiritual obligations.

For each missed fast, the fidya amount is equivalent to the cost of feeding one person two meals or providing one meal (sadaqat-ul-fitr). The compensation must be given to those in need, ensuring that the intention of the fast — developing empathy for the hungry and less fortunate — is still fulfilled through the act of feeding others.

"Fasting is for a fixed number of days. But if any of you is ill or on a journey, the same number of days from other days. And as for those who can fast with difficulty (e.g., old and sick), they have a choice either to fast or to feed a poor person for every day of fasting missed."

— — Qur'an 2:184

How Daan Foundation Uses Fidya

  • ✓ Providing nutritious meals to the hungry through our Community Kitchen
  • ✓ Distributing ration kits to low-income families and vulnerable individuals
  • ✓ Supporting iftar distributions for the poor during Ramadan
  • ✓ Providing food support to orphans, widows, and elderly persons
  • ✓ Ensuring your Fidya reaches those most in need with complete transparency

Community Kitchen

Your Fidya contributions support our Community Kitchen, which provides free, nutritious meals to thousands of individuals every day. Each meal costs just ₹59, and your Fidya can provide multiple meals to those who need them most. We serve all community members regardless of background, ensuring that your compensation reaches the deserving with dignity and respect.

Since 2020, we have served over 500,000 meals through our Community Kitchen programme. By giving your Fidya through Daan Foundation, you are directly contributing to this vital work and ensuring that your spiritual obligation is fulfilled in the most impactful way possible.

Who Should Pay Fidya vs Kaffarah

Fidya

  • For those permanently unable to fast due to old age or chronic illness
  • Feed one needy person per missed fast day
  • Approximately ₹60 per day for 30 days
  • Based on the cost of a full meal (two meals or one fitrana)

Kaffarah

  • For intentionally breaking a fast without valid reason
  • Fast 60 consecutive days OR feed 60 needy people
  • Approximately ₹3,540 or fast 60 days
  • More severe due to the intentional nature of the violation

Fulfil Your Obligation With Confidence

Daan Foundation handles your Fidya with the utmost care and religious compliance, ensuring it reaches those who genuinely need it.

Fulfil Your Fidya Today

Give your Fidya through Daan Foundation and ensure that your compensation reaches those who need it most. Every contribution goes directly to feeding the hungry.

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