Fidya is the compensation Muslims pay for not keeping fast during Ramadan.
Fidya is owed when a Muslim cannot keep a fast due to various unavoidable factors. Fidya donations comprise a donation to feed someone in need for each day of fasting missed. Should a fast be missed due to illness or travel, where you can make up for it after the month of Ramadan, then this should be repaid.
“If Allah were to punish men for their wrong-doing, he would not leave, on the earth, a single living creature” (16:61).
Mistakes, failures, not reaching our best; happen to everyone. But as he is just, he is also merciful. He puts in place systems for dealing with our moments of weakness, even in the holiest of times.
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Expiation of one missed fast due to unavoidable/acceptable excuse* (i.e. long term illness)
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Expiation of 30 missed fast due to unavoidable/acceptable excuse* (i.e. long term illness)
Yes, Fidya is compulsory for those who are unable to observe fasting during the holy month of Ramadan for any valid reason, such as illness, old age, etc. It is a form of compensation so that a person who cannot keep fast can still meet their religious duties by offering food for every missed day.
It is an obligation and a way to show gratitude to Allah by helping the needy ones. It reminds us of the spirit of Ramadan while bringing blessings to those in need throughout the month.
Fidya and Kaffarah are forms of compensation in Islam, but their purposes are different. Fidya is given by those who cannot fast due to authentic reasons, while Kaffarah is a penalty for breaking fast without a valid excuse.
Another reason is that Fidya involves feeding the poor for each missed fast, while Kaffarah demands fasting for 60 consecutive days or feeding 60 hungry people. Both acts of generosity help people in need and preserve the dignity of fasting.
At Al-Mustafa Welfare Trust, we use the Fidya donations we receive to provide food for those who are less fortunate. Throughout the month of Ramadan, Al-Mustafa Welfare Trust distributes food packages to underprivileged families worldwide. These packages contain essential items such as oil, flour, and dates, which are staples in many households.
A significant portion of the people we assist have been impacted by various disasters and are supported through Al-Mustafa Welfare Trust's humanitarian emergency initiatives.
These food parcels help them prepare for Ramadan, alleviating their concerns about accessing food to begin and end their daily fast. By donating fidya through Al-Mustafa Welfare Trust, you enable people to share the blessings of this holy month with families across the globe, making a meaningful difference in their lives during this special time.
PREGNANCY
Expectant or nursing mothers make Fidya offerings, as they need to be saving their strength for others.
AGE
Either the very old or very young might make Fidya donations, or have them made by others on their behalf.
ILLNESS
Both temporary or terminal – for those lacking the strength to go without, mercy from Allah to those who are in the midst of troubles beyond their control.
