حاسبة الفدية والكفارة
Fidya & Kaffarah
A complete guide to Islamic obligations for missed and deliberately broken Ramadan fasts. Choose the calculator that applies to your situation.
Fidya Calculator
For those permanently unable to fast due to chronic illness or old age. Feed one poor person per missed day.
Kaffarah Calculator
For deliberately breaking a Ramadan fast without a valid excuse. Feed 60 poor people per broken day, or fast 60 consecutive days.
Where to Pay Your Fidya or Kaffarah
Pay through a reputable Islamic charity that distributes food to those in need on your behalf. All three below are widely trusted and accepted by scholars.
Fidya vs Kaffarah — Quick Comparison
| Aspect | Fidya | Kaffarah |
|---|---|---|
| Reason | Permanent inability to fast | Deliberate fast-breaking |
| Obligation per day | Feed 1 poor person | Feed 60 poor people |
| Make-up fast (Qada) required? | No | Yes |
| Alternative option | None | Fast 60 consecutive days |
| Applies to | Chronic illness, old age | Intentional violation |
This guide is based on widely accepted scholarly opinions. Rulings may vary between schools of jurisprudence. For personal religious matters, consult a qualified Islamic scholar in your community. For detailed fatwas, see IslamQA or SeekersGuidance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Fidya and Kaffarah?+
Fidya applies when someone permanently cannot fast — due to chronic illness, old age, or a permanent medical condition. It requires feeding one poor person per missed day. Kaffarah applies when a fast is deliberately broken without a valid excuse and requires feeding 60 poor people per broken day (or fasting 60 consecutive days), plus making up the day separately.
When does Fidya apply and when does Kaffarah apply?+
Fidya applies to those permanently unable to fast — such as the chronically ill or the elderly who cannot endure fasting. Kaffarah applies when a Ramadan fast is deliberately broken without a valid excuse, such as intentionally eating, drinking, or being intimate during fasting hours.
Can I pay money instead of providing food for Fidya or Kaffarah?+
The majority of scholars permit paying the monetary equivalent for both Fidya and Kaffarah through a reputable Islamic charity that distributes food to the poor. This is often more practical and effectively reaches those in need. Consult a qualified scholar if you are uncertain.
Do Fidya and Kaffarah replace the need to make up missed fasts?+
Fidya does not require making up missed fasts — it is specifically for those permanently unable to fast. Kaffarah does not replace the missed fast; the broken fast must still be made up (Qada) separately, in addition to fulfilling the Kaffarah expiation.