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Kaffarah Calculator — Deliberately Broken Ramadan Fast
Calculate the Kaffarah expiation for Ramadan fasts deliberately broken without a valid excuse. Supports multiple currencies with scholarly guidance.
Default: £3.5 GBP — adjust to match your local charity's rate
Kaffarah Calculator
Broken FastsFor each Ramadan fast deliberately broken without a valid excuse — feed 60 poor people per day, or fast 60 consecutive days.
Option 1 — Feed 60 people per broken fast (monetary)
Broken fasts
1
People × fasts
60
Total Kaffarah
£210.00 GBP
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Option 2 — Fast 60 consecutive days per broken fast
60 consecutive days of fasting
Fasting 60 consecutive days without any interruption per broken fast. If any day is missed (illness excepted by some scholars), the count restarts.
What is Kaffarah?
Kaffarah is a weighty expiation for deliberately breaking a Ramadan fast without a valid excuse. It requires either fasting 60 consecutive days or feeding 60 poor people for each broken fast. In addition, the broken fast day must still be made up separately (Qada).
For in-depth scholarly rulings, see IslamQA or SeekersGuidance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kaffarah in Islam?+
Kaffarah (كفارة) is an expiation required from a Muslim who deliberately breaks their Ramadan fast without a valid excuse — such as by eating, drinking, or being intimate during fasting hours. It is a significant obligation that reflects the sanctity of Ramadan fasting.
What deliberate actions require Kaffarah?+
Kaffarah is required for deliberately breaking a Ramadan fast by eating, drinking, or engaging in marital relations during fasting hours without a valid excuse. Unintentional actions — such as eating while forgetting you were fasting — do not require Kaffarah, only Qada make-up fasts.
How is Kaffarah calculated?+
Kaffarah = number of deliberately broken fasts × 60 × the cost of feeding one poor person per day. For example, 1 broken fast at £3.50 per person = 1 × 60 × £3.50 = £210. Alternatively, 60 consecutive days of fasting per broken fast. Use the calculator above to compute your total.
What is the order of Kaffarah obligations?+
The generally accepted order is: (1) Free a slave — not applicable today. (2) Fast 60 consecutive days per broken fast. (3) Feed 60 poor people per broken fast day. Many scholars permit going directly to option 3 (monetary/food) if fasting 60 consecutive days is not feasible.
Do I still need to make up the fast (Qada) after paying Kaffarah?+
Yes. Kaffarah is an expiation for the deliberate violation but does not replace the missed fast. You must still make up (Qada) the broken fast day separately, in addition to fulfilling the Kaffarah obligation.
What if I deliberately broke multiple fasts?+
Each deliberately broken fast requires its own Kaffarah — they do not combine. If you broke 3 fasts deliberately, you owe 3 separate Kaffarahs: feeding 60 people × 3 (or 180 people total), or fasting 60 consecutive days × 3. Use the slider above to calculate the combined total.
Can Kaffarah be paid on behalf of a deceased person?+
If the deceased had unfulfilled Kaffarah obligations, their estate may be used to pay on their behalf according to the majority of scholars. Family members may also pay voluntarily as a form of sadaqah. For a living person, they must fulfil their own Kaffarah.
What if I cannot fast 60 consecutive days?+
If fasting 60 consecutive days is not feasible due to legitimate reasons such as chronic illness, pregnancy, or extreme weakness, scholars generally allow moving directly to the monetary option — feeding 60 poor people per broken fast day. Consult a qualified scholar for guidance.