Fidya
Donate Fidya for missed fasts during or after Ramadan with United Muslims, and keep the spirit of the season alive through charitable acts.
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Calculate your Fidya amount using our simple Fidya calculator. By paying Fidya for your missed fasts, you extend a helping hand to the less fortunate and help them partake in the celebrations of Ramadan. Your Fidya supports needy families with nutritious meals, helping them break their fasts and enjoy the festivities of Eid with joy and dignity.
Your Fidya donations help us feed hundreds of families during and after Ramadan. Give with peace of mind, knowing that 100% of your donation reaches those in need.
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Contributing to Community Through Fidya
Islam emphasises compassion in every aspect of life. Fidya is a charitable act in Islam that allows Muslims who are unable to fast during Ramadan to contribute to the community in a different way. It is required for those who cannot fast due to valid reasons such as illness or old age. Fidya donations not only compensate for the missed fasts but also helps donors remain connected to the spirit of Ramadan.
Calculation of Fidya
Fidya is calculated for each day of missed fasting. It can be given by feeding a needy individual with two full meals or donating the equivalent amount in staple food. The accepted amount per missed fast is generally set at 3 kgs, which ensures compliance across different Islamic perspectives. For Muslims who are permanently unable to fast due to health reasons, paying Fidya is necessary. You can use our online calculator to work out the amount owed. At the current rate, Fidya is set at £5 per missed fast.
Differences Between Kaffarah and Fidya
Kaffarah and Fidya are different in Islam. Fidya is given when Muslims miss fasts for valid reasons such as illness or old age. Kaffarah is for fasts that are broken or missed on purpose, and the compensation is more serious. The amounts for Kaffarah and Fidya are not the same, which is why we provide separate forms and calculators on our website.
If you missed fasts in Ramadan due to illness, old age, or reasons beyond your control, you can use our Fidya form to calculate and pay the correct amount online. You can also give Fidya for fasts missed in past Ramadans and fulfil this duty as Allah has commanded. Please use our Kaffarah calculator to pay for intentionally missed or broken fasts.
And as for those who can fast with difficulty, they have (a choice either to fast or) to feed a poor person (for every day).
– Qur’an (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:184)
How United Muslims is taking care of your Fidya donations
Feeding Families in Ramadan
Your Fidya helps us provide hot meals and food parcels to families struggling to put food on the table during the blessed month of Ramadan.
Daily Bread for the Poor
We distribute bread, rice, and basic food items so that those living in poverty do not go hungry, especially when fasting in Ramadan.
Supporting Orphans and Widows
Many Fidya meals are served in our orphanages and to widowed mothers. This ensures that the most vulnerable in our Ummah are cared for with dignity.
Reaching Conflict Zones
With your Fidya, we send food aid to people living in unfavourable conditions like Gaza, Kenya, and Pakistan, where hunger is a daily struggle.
Sustaining Families After Ramadan
Your Fidya doesn’t stop with Ramadan. We provide food support throughout the year to help families recover and survive.
Simple Meals, Endless Rewards
From a plate of rice to a loaf of bread, every Fidya meal given through United Muslims feeds a hungry soul and brings hope to the needy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fidya?
Fidya is a mandated charitable donation from those Muslims who cannot fast due to illness, old age or reasons beyond their control. It is calculated for each day of missed fasting and used to feed the poor.
Who needs to pay Fidya?
Every adult Muslim who is unable to fast due to illness or old age is required to pay Fidya.
How much should I pay for Fidya?
For each missed fast, the Fidya amount is equivalent to feeding one person with two meals. In terms of money, it is calculated to be £5 per missed fast.
Can Fidya be paid in instalments?
Yes, you can distribute your Fidya throughout the month or as financial circumstances allow.
How is Fidya calculated?
Fidya is based on the local cost of feeding one person with two meals a day. At the current rate in the UK, it is calculated to be £5 per missed fast or £150 for the whole month of Ramadan.
When should Fidya be paid?
Ideally, it should be paid during Ramadan before Eid al-Fitr.
Can Fidya be given to any charitable cause?
It should specifically go towards feeding the poor and needy.
Is there a specific timeframe within which Fidya should be distributed?
It’s recommended to distribute Fidya during Ramadan to provide timely aid for Muslim brothers and sisters who are fasting.
Can Fidya be paid before Ramadan starts?
Yes, early Fidya payments can be made to provide timely aid to those fasting and in need during Ramadan.
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