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Fidyah Donation
Fidyah is a charitable compensation for those unable to fast due to illness, old age, or other valid reasons. By giving Fidyah, you fulfil your religious duty while helping those in need.
The required Fidyah amount is £3 per missed fast, used to feed a person in need. Crisis Aid offers a simple and effective way to fulfil your Fidyah obligation. For those who have missed an entire month of fasting, the total Fidyah cost is £90 per person. This amount ensures that someone in need receives sufficient food for their sustenance.
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Fidyah consists of paying £3 for a person per day.
Frequently asked questions
Fidyah is a charitable compensation required when a person is unable to fast during Ramadan due to a valid reason, such as chronic illness, old age, or pregnancy, and cannot make up the fast later. It serves as an alternative way to fulfil the obligation of fasting by feeding a person in need for each missed fast.
At Crisis Aid, we ensure that your Fidyah donations are used to provide meals to the most vulnerable, helping them receive nutritious food while fulfilling your religious duty.
The Fidyah amount is based on the cost of feeding a needy person for one day. The current rate varies, but generally, it is set at £3 per missed fast, meaning a full month’s Fidyah would be £90 (for 30 fasts).
This amount is calculated based on the cost of staple food items in the region where the aid is delivered. Crisis Aid ensures that your donation provides essential meals to those in desperate need.
Fidyah can be paid in advance if you are certain that you will be unable to fast due to a long-term condition. Many people choose to pay their Fidyah at the beginning or during Ramadan to ensure their obligation is fulfilled on time.
However, if the reason preventing fasting is temporary, such as short-term illness or pregnancy, then Fidyah should only be paid once it is confirmed that the missed fasts cannot be made up later.
Crisis Aid accepts Fidyah payments throughout the year and distributes the aid promptly to those in need.
Fidyah must be given to people who are genuinely in need and cannot afford sufficient food. It is not permissible to give it to those who are financially stable.
Crisis Aid ensures that Fidyah donations reach those who are truly struggling, including refugees, widows, orphans, and families living in extreme poverty. Your donation provides them with meals that meet their daily nutritional needs.
If you recover from your condition and are able to fast at a later date, you should make up the missed fasts instead of paying Fidyah. Fidyah is only applicable when fasting is permanently impossible.
However, if you have already paid Fidyah while assuming you could not fast but later regain your health, your Fidyah still counts as charity (Sadaqah), and you should make up the fasts as required.
Crisis Aid provides a transparent and effective way to ensure your donation is used correctly, whether as Fidyah or general charity.
Yes, you can pay Fidyah on behalf of someone who is unable to fast due to a permanent health condition, old age, or other valid reasons. This includes elderly parents, sick relatives, or even deceased family members who had outstanding Fidyah obligations.
By donating through Crisis Aid, you ensure that the Fidyah given on behalf of others reaches the most deserving, fulfilling the obligation on their behalf while helping to feed the poor.
How Fidyah Helps
Your Fidyah donations provide essential food to those struggling with hunger, ensuring they receive proper meals. This support not only helps alleviate immediate hunger but also contributes to the well-being and stability of vulnerable individuals and families, allowing them to focus on other essential needs without the burden of food insecurity.
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Fidyah is £3 per day If you are unable to fast out of necessity, Must feed 1 poor person