Fidya and Kaffarah | Global Ehsan Relief

Give your Fidya & Kaffarah This Ramadan

As we embrace the blessings of Ramadan, it’s essential to fulfill our religious obligations while extending a helping hand to those in need. Giving Fidya or Kaffarah not only fulfills your duty but also ensures that struggling families receive essential meals.

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said:"Zakat al-Fitr is to purify the fasting person from indecent words or actions and to provide food for the needy." (Abu Dawood)

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The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Whoever feeds a fasting person will have a reward like theirs, without diminishing the reward of the fasting person in the slightest."

(Sunan At-Tirmidhi)

Fidya – For Those Unable to Fast

Fidya is a mandatory payment for those who cannot fast due to a valid reason such as chronic illness, pregnancy, old age, or any condition where fasting is permanently difficult. If a person is unable to make up for missed fasts later, Fidya must be given.

$5 per missed fast provides two meals to a person in need.
If fasting for the entire month is not possible, the total Fidya is $150.
Fidya directly supports the poor, ensuring that those who struggle with hunger receive nourishment.

Why Give Fidya?

It allows you to fulfill your obligation while making a direct impact.
Provides immediate relief to those struggling to find food.
Helps you earn immense rewards in Ramadan, when good deeds are multiplied.

Kaffarah – Making Amends for Deliberately Breaking a Fast

Two options for atonement:

Feed 60 people – providing two meals per day for 60 individuals or for one person for 60 days ($300 total).
Fast for 60 consecutive days if financially unable to pay.

Why Give Kaffarah?

It serves as a way to seek forgiveness and make up for broken fasts.
Supports those facing extreme hunger and hardship.
Helps restore the blessings of Ramadan by turning mistakes into an act of generosity.

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Can't Fast this Ramadan?

If you're unable to fast this Ramadan, you can still make a difference! Give your Fidya and provide meals for those in need. Make your Ramadan more rewarding by ensuring no one goes hungry. It's a beautiful way to maintain the spirit of Ramadan and help those less fortunate.