Fidyah Online Payment
Fidyah is a religious obligation that involves providing compensation,
usually in the form of feeding the poor or needy, for missed fast during Ramadan.
It applies to those who are unable to fast due to valid reasons such as chronic illness, advanced age, or prolonged medical conditions, and who are unlikely to be able to make up the missed fasts (Qadha’).
Fasting Qadha' Guide
The ruling on repaying (qadha’) missed fast in Ramadhan falls under 3 categories:
WAJIB QADHA’
Compulsory repayment of fast
- Those who are ill and whose illness may worsen or the healing process may be delayed if one fasts.
- Those who are travellers (musafir) journeying a distance that exceeds two marhala (approximately 82km – 89km).
- Those in a state of nifas or haid.
- Those who are too hungry or thirsty to the extent that it may harm them.
- Those who’s fast was invalidated by one of the conditions that invalidate fast.
WAJIB FIDYAH
Compulsory Fidyah payment but no obligation to repay fast
- Those in a state of critical illness, unable to fast and whose hopes of healing are very slim.
- Those who are very weak and unable to fast due old age.
WAJIB QADHA’
AND FIDYAH
Compulsory repayment of fast
AND payment of Fidyah
- Pregnant women or those who are breastfeeding and are worried of their own well-being.
- Those who have not repaid their fast from the previous Ramadan until the next Ramadan arrives.
Fidyah is a religious obligation
The act of paying Fidyah not only allows a Muslim to fulfil their responsibility
but also benefits the less fortunate, fostering compassion and community well-being.