Kafarah

Kafarah is compensation for intentionally violating obligations or oaths in Islam.
It serves as a means of purifying oneself from mistakes or transgressions committed.

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Last updated 16 February 2026

Penalty for Fasting Violation (Kafarah Jimak)

This penalty applies if your fast was nullified during the month of Ramadan due to engaging in sexual intercourse during the day.

To atone for this violation, you must complete one of the following:

  • Primary: Fast for 60 consecutive days
  • Alternative: If you are physically unable to complete the 60-day fast, you must feed 60 poor or needy individuals. (Note: This is paid by calculating the current rate × 60 per day of violated fast).
Penalty for Broken Oaths (Kafarah Nazar/Yamin)

A Nazar or Yamin is an oath or vow made to perform specific actions if certain conditions are met. This penalty applies if you have broken an oath, violated its terms, or wish to intentionally invalidate it.

To redeem the broken oath, you must:

  • Feed 10 poor or needy individuals. (Note: This is paid by calculating the current rate × 10).

Pay Kafarah & seek forgiveness

Alongside fulfilling the Kaffarah, sincerely repent and seek forgiveness from Allah for the violation committed. Offer sincere prayers and make a firm intention to avoid similar mistakes in the future.

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Types of Kaffarah

KAFFARAH FOR FASTING

Kaffarah Jimak

  • Kaffarah Jimak is a penalty for those whose fast was nullified during the month of Ramadan for engaging in sexual intercourse during the day.
  • To atone for this, a person must fast for 60 consecutive days.
  • If he/she is unable to fast, they should feed 60 poor or needy individuals.

KAFFARAH FOR OATHS

Kaffarah Nazar

  • Nazar is an oath or vow made to perform certain actions if certain conditions are met.
  • Kaffarah Nazar applies for those who broke an oath, violated the terms of the oath or wants to invalidate their oath.
  • For redemption of broken oaths, one must feed 10 poor or needy people.

Seek Forgiveness and Repentance

Alongside fulfilling the Kaffarah, sincerely repent and seek forgiveness from Allah for the violation
committed.Offer sincere prayers and make a firm intention to avoid similar mistakes in the future.

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