If you missed a fast due to an accepted reason, and are unable to make up that fast both now and a later time, you can give Fidya for not fasting with Global Rahmah Foundation. Your Fidya payment allows you to fulfil your Islamic obligation while supporting communities in need around the world. Pay Fidya today and feed our brothers and sisters facing hunger in different parts of the globe.
Individuals who are unable to fast due to valid reasons such as illness, pregnancy, breastfeeding, or old age and will not be able to make up that fast at a later time due to a chronic condition or old age, are required to pay Fidya. This typically involves providing food or making a Fidya donation equivalent to the cost of feeding a person for each day of missed fasting.
Fidya is a religious obligation in Islam for those who are unable to make up fasts, observed as a form of compensation for missed fasts during Ramadan. This act of kindness not only fulfils a religious duty but also ensures that the less fortunate are cared for during the holy month. Let us reflect on the words of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him): “Whoever feeds a fasting person will have a reward like that of the fasting person, without any reduction in his reward.”
Through Fidya, we earn Allah’s blessings and ease the hardship of others in need.
While Fidya is for those who genuinely cannot fast due to valid reasons, Kaffarah applies to those who deliberately break or miss a fast without a valid excuse. Kaffarah involves fasting continuously for 60 days or feeding 60 needy individuals for each missed fast. Understanding the difference between Fidya and Kaffarah is essential to ensure you fulfil the correct Islamic obligation.
You can give Fidya in several ways:
Consult your local mosque or Islamic charity to determine the cost of Fidya in your area. When you pay Fidya, it’s an opportunity to practise compassion and earn blessings while supporting those in need.
Fidya fulfils several purposes in Islam, including:
This Ramadan, remember to make a Fidya donation if required, to share the joy of fasting and its rewards with those less fortunate. Whether you’re unable to fast yourself or wish to help others fulfil their obligations, Fidya is a beautiful expression of faith and generosity.
To donate over the phone, Call: 0161 302 7888 and ask for the fundraising team
To donate by Cheque, please make it payable to Global Rahmah Foundation and send us to: Unit 21, Waters Edge Business Park, Modwen Road, Salford, Manchester, M5 3EZ
To donate by Bank, please use account name Global Rahmah Foundation Sort code: 30-90-89 Account Number: 26800563