When and How to Pay Fidyah for Missed Fasts
When can fidyah (ransom) be paid for missed fasts? Fidyah can be paid in case of a permanent illness. What should be given as fidyah for missed fasts? Fidyah for missed fasts can be given in the form of money or food. Explanation : Fidyah is paid by those who are unable to fast due to a permanent illness. Fidyah is to feed a needy person two meals a day. Fidyah can also be given in the form of food or money. How much is fidyah? The amount of fidyah is the cost of two meals that you would eat yourself. In 2024, the minimum fidyah is PKR 250 per day. The fidyah for 30 days will be approximately PKR 7500. Fidyah should be given according to one's ability. When to pay fidyah? Fidyah can be paid before the start of Ramadan. It can also be paid after Ramadan. Why did Allah ordain fidyah for the sick? Fidyah was ordained to emphasize the importance of fasting. It also provides for the poor. The person who receives fidyah still fasts, but the fast is broken with the provision of the per