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Fidya Calculator — Missed Fasts Due to Illness
Calculate the Fidya due for Ramadan fasts permanently missed due to chronic illness or old age. Supports multiple currencies with scholarly guidance.
Default: £3.5 GBP — adjust to match your local charity's rate
Fidya Calculator
Missed FastsFor each missed Ramadan day due to permanent illness or old age — feed one poor person.
Missed days
30
Rate per day
£3.50
Total Fidya
£105.00 GBP
Pay via a Trusted Charity
What is Fidya?
Fidya is a fixed charity paid by those permanently unable to fast due to chronic illness, old age, or a condition that makes fasting permanently harmful. For every missed Ramadan day, one poor person must be fed. Unlike Kaffarah, Fidya does not require making up the missed fasts.
For in-depth scholarly rulings, see IslamQA or SeekersGuidance.
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For deliberately broken Ramadan fasts — feed 60 people per day
This calculator is a practical guide 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fidya in Islam?+
Fidya (فدية) is a charitable compensation required from Muslims who are permanently unable to fast during Ramadan — due to chronic illness, old age, or a permanent medical condition that makes fasting harmful. For each missed Ramadan day, one poor person must be fed (or the monetary equivalent paid).
Who is required to pay Fidya?+
Fidya applies to those who are permanently unable to fast — such as the chronically ill, the elderly who cannot endure fasting, or those with a permanent disability. It does not apply to those with temporary illness or travellers; they owe make-up fasts (Qada) instead.
How is Fidya calculated?+
Fidya = number of missed fasting days × the cost of feeding one poor person per day. For example, if 30 days were missed and the local rate is £3.50 per person per day, the total Fidya is 30 × £3.50 = £105. Use the calculator above to compute your amount.
Can I pay money for Fidya instead of providing food?+
The majority of scholars permit paying the monetary equivalent for Fidya 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.
When should Fidya be paid?+
Fidya can be paid per day during Ramadan or as a lump sum. It is best paid during Ramadan or shortly after. If the person later recovers their ability to fast, Fidya no longer applies — they must make up the missed fasts instead.
I was temporarily ill during Ramadan — do I owe Fidya?+
No. Temporary illness means you owe make-up (Qada) fasts after recovery, not Fidya. Fidya applies only when it is medically confirmed you are permanently unable to fast. Once you recover, you must make up the missed days.
Can I pay Fidya on behalf of a deceased relative?+
Yes. If a deceased person had unfulfilled Fidya obligations, their estate may be used to pay on their behalf according to the majority of scholars. Family members may also voluntarily pay as a form of sadaqah on their behalf.
What if I missed fasts from previous Ramadans?+
If you had valid excuses in previous Ramadans and were unable to make up the fasts before the next Ramadan arrived, some scholars require paying Fidya in addition to making up those fasts. For permanent inability, only Fidya is required — no make-up fasts.