How to Compensate Missed Ramadan Fasts

Fidya for Not Fasting

If you are unable to fast during Ramadan due to illness, pregnancy, or old age, you can pay Fidya to compensate. Crisis Aid helps you pay Fidya quickly and securely.

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What Is Fidya and Who Must Pay It?

Fidya is a compassionate allowance in Islam for those who cannot fast during Ramadan due to valid reasons like chronic illness, pregnancy, breastfeeding, or old age that makes fasting harmful. Unlike Kaffarah, which is a penalty for intentionally breaking a fast, Fidya is a recognized form of compensation, allowing you to fulfill your obligation through charity when fasting isn’t possible.

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said, “Whoever is ill or on a journey, then [he or she] should make up the missed days [of fasting] later.” (Bukhari). But for those who cannot make up missed fasts due to permanent illness or age, paying Fidya—feeding a poor person one full meal for each day missed—is a way to honor this duty through kindness and generosity.

Paying Fidya supports those in need, turning your missed fasts into blessings that nourish vulnerable families and bring relief where it matters most. It is a sincere act of worship that connects your sacrifice with compassion, ensuring your Ramadan obligations are fulfilled with care and dignity.

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How to Pay Fidya Easily with Crisis Aid

Paying your Fidya through Crisis Aid is a simple, trustworthy way to fulfil your obligation while making a real difference. Begin by calculating the total amount based on the number of days you cannot fast, multiplying each day by the Fidya rate—typically £5 to £6 in the UK, enough to provide a nourishing meal to someone in need. Then, use our secure online platform to donate safely by card, PayPal, or bank transfer.

Your Fidya is distributed promptly and transparently to vulnerable families in Pakistan, Gaza, Sudan, Yemen, and the UK—those struggling with poverty and hardship. Through Crisis Aid, your payment not only fulfils your religious duty but also brings vital nourishment and hope to communities facing crisis. This compassionate act connects your sacrifice to ongoing blessings, even when fasting isn’t possible.

“When a person dies, his deeds come to an end except for three: Sadaqah Jariyah (continuous charity), beneficial knowledge, or a righteous child who prays for him.”

(Sahih Muslim 1631)

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