Whats is Fidya?
Fidyah is a noble Islamic practice that allows a person to compensate for their missed fasts by providing food to the needy in the holy month of Ramadan. It is permissible for specific legitimate reasons, such as illness or pregnancy.
The Cases Where you Need to pay Fidyah
Fidyah is given when a person cannot fast during Ramadan due to valid reasons such as the following:
- An Illness (temporary or chronic)
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Advanced age.
- Travel.
- Menstruation or postpartum bleeding.
- Other legitimate reasons recognised by Islamic scholars.
What is Kaffarah?
Kaffarah is a form of penalty payment in Islam that is required when a Muslim intentionally violates the fasting rules during the holy month of Ramadan. It highlights the importance of repentance and accountability.
The Cases Where you Need to pay Kaffarah
- Eating or drinking during the fast.
- Intentional vomiting.
- Intentional sexual relations.
- A false oath or plain lying.
- Intentionally hurting yourself, other people or an animal.
How Your Fidyah & Kaffarah Help The Deprived
Here at Action4U, we collect your donations and channel these resources towards procuring essential food items or monetary assistance to ensure the less fortunate can partake in the holy month’s blessings. This little act of kindness can help people with meals who go through days of starvation.
