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فدية

Fidya

Making up missed fasts in Ramadan — feed those in need.

Fidya 2026 – Making Up Missed Fasts in Ramadan

What is Fidya?

Fidya is a special form of charity in Islam for those who cannot fast during Ramadan due to permanent illness, old age, or chronic conditions. If a person cannot make up missed fasts at any future time, they fulfill the obligation by feeding a needy person for each fast missed.

Allah (SWT) says in the Qur’an:

“Fasting is for a fixed number of days, and if one of you is sick or on a journey, he shall fast the same number of days later. And for those who are unable to fast, there is a ransom (fidya) of feeding a poor person.” (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:184)

The Prophet ﷺ emphasized caring for the needy when one cannot fulfill fasting: “Whoever is unable to fast due to illness or age should feed a poor person for each day missed.” (Sunan Abu Dawood)

Pay Fidya

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Feed a person for each missed day

Your Fidya becomes meals and dignity for vulnerable families this Ramadan and beyond.

PKR 600 / fast

2026 guide amount in Pakistan — update if rates change.

Who benefits

Poor families receive food equivalent to your Fidya.

How to give

Select a package or enter days × rate as a custom amount.

Why Fidya is Important

Fidya is a practical solution for those unable to fast and a way to share blessings with the needy. Each missed fast can be compensated by feeding a family in need. By paying Fidya you maintain your spiritual responsibility while spreading mercy and compassion.

Who Should Pay Fidya?

  • Those with permanent illness or old age that prevents fasting
  • Individuals who cannot make up missed fasts in the future
  • Pregnant or nursing women, and those temporarily ill, are generally not required to pay Fidya if they can make up fasts later (confirm with a trusted scholar)

Schools of thought (summary): Hanafi — Fidya for those who cannot fast in their lifetime. Shafi’i & Hanbali — for lifelong inability; amounts may vary. Maliki — often recommended. Always seek local scholarly guidance for your case.

How Much Fidya Should Be Paid?

Traditionally Fidya equals enough to feed one person per missed fast. In Pakistan for 2026, a common guide is PKR 600 per fast. Multiply missed days × PKR 600, then donate through Roshan Foundation so needy families receive support.

How to Pay Fidya in 2026

  1. Calculate missed fasts — count the number of days.
  2. Determine Fidya amount — multiply by PKR 600 (or current guide rate).
  3. Donate — use the widget on this page, then Complete Donation with bank transfer + receipt.
  4. Make intention for Allah — complete your charity with sincerity.

Benefits of Paying Fidya

  • Fulfills your obligation regarding missed fasts
  • Feeds the poor and needy
  • Strengthens charity and compassion
  • Earns reward from Allah

Frequently Asked Questions

If you know you cannot fast for the month, you may pay before or during Ramadan. Those permanently unable can pay anytime; paying in Ramadan brings extra reward.

Donate online via this page — PKR 600 for each missed fast (guide rate) — then Complete Donation so funds reach the needy as food support.

According to many Hanafi rulings they make up fasts later, so Fidya is not required. Other schools may differ — consult a local scholar.

Enough to feed one needy person per missed fast. In Pakistan a common 2026 guide is PKR 600 per fast.

For permanent inability, Fidya can be paid anytime. Paying before or during Ramadan is recommended.

You may give together, but Fidya must be intended specifically to feed the needy for missed fasts.

For those who cannot fast permanently and cannot make up days, Fidya is the prescribed compensation. Seek scholarly advice for your situation.

Those who cannot fast at all due to chronic illness, old age, or permanent incapacity with no hope of making up the fasts.

For those who can never fast, yes. If ability returns later, make up the fasts; prior Fidya counts as voluntary charity.

Yes — for a relative or anyone unable to fast, with the intention of feeding the needy on their behalf.

Cash, food, or equivalent value is acceptable as long as it reaches the poor — the goal is feeding one person per missed fast.

No. Fidya is for permanent inability to fast. Kaffarah is expiation for intentionally breaking a fast without a valid reason.
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