Fidya is paid when a Muslim cannot fast due to a valid long-term medical reason, old age, or a chronic condition and is not expected to make up the missed fasts later.
Give Fidya through Transparent Hands and help eligible poor and needy people receive food support and compassionate charitable relief during Ramadan.
Enter the number of fasts missed due to a valid long-term reason.
Estimated Fidya
PKR 600Fidya is a compensatory donation given for each fast missed by a person who is genuinely unable to fast and is not expected to regain the ability to make up the fasts. It is connected to feeding or supporting poor and needy people.
Fidya is not a shortcut for someone who can fast or can make up missed fasts later. It applies when fasting is not possible due to a valid long-term reason.
Fidya applies when a person cannot fast because of chronic illness, advanced age, or a long-term condition.
If the person is expected to recover, they should make up the missed fasts as Qada rather than pay Fidya.
Fidya is calculated per missed fast. For 30 missed fasts, multiply the Fidya amount by 30.
Fidya should support eligible poor and needy people, traditionally through food or its equivalent.
Fidya is for people who cannot fast due to a genuine and long-term inability. It is not for avoidable missed fasts, negligence, or deliberate breaking of fasts.
If your condition is temporary and you expect to recover, you should make up the missed fasts as Qada. If a fast was deliberately broken without a valid reason, Kaffarah may apply instead of Fidya. For personal cases, consult a qualified scholar.
The existing Transparent Hands Fidya page uses a recommended amount of approximately PKR 600 for one missed fast. Regional equivalents may be shown in USD or GBP depending on the website currency setting.
| Missed Fasts | PKR 600 per Fast | USD 6 per Fast | GBP 5 per Fast |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 fast | PKR 600 | USD 6 | GBP 5 |
| 5 fasts | PKR 3,000 | USD 30 | GBP 25 |
| 10 fasts | PKR 6,000 | USD 60 | GBP 50 |
| 30 fasts | PKR 18,000 | USD 180 | GBP 150 |
Many people confuse Fidya, Kaffarah, and Qada. Each applies to a different situation. Choosing the right one protects your intention and ensures your donation is handled correctly.
| Term | When It Applies | What You Should Do |
|---|---|---|
| Fidya | Long-term inability to fast due to chronic illness, advanced age, or valid medical condition. | Pay Fidya for each missed fast to support poor and needy people. |
| Qada | Temporary illness, travel, or valid reason where the person can make up the fast later. | Make up the missed fasts after Ramadan. |
| Kaffarah | Deliberately breaking or invalidating a fast without a valid reason. | Pay Kaffarah according to Islamic guidance and also make up the fast. |
Transparent Hands uses donor support to help deserving people through healthcare and relief-focused programs. Fidya donations should support eligible poor and needy people, helping them receive food support and meaningful assistance.
Fidya helps eligible people who struggle with daily needs, especially during Ramadan.
Your donation can ease hardship for people who need support and compassion.
Transparent Hands provides a secure online donation pathway and donor confirmation.
Turn missed fast compensation into meaningful support for people in need.
Count the fasts missed due to a valid long-term inability to fast.
Multiply the Fidya amount by the number of missed fasts.
Use the Transparent Hands donation flow and select Fidya as your donation type.
Save your donation confirmation for your personal records.
Choose a common Fidya amount below, or calculate your total using the calculator at the top of this page.
Fidya is a required compensation for Muslims who cannot fast due to valid long-term health reasons and are not expected to make up the missed fasts later.
Fidya can be paid before Ramadan, during Ramadan, or once it becomes clear that the person cannot make up the missed fasts.
Fidya applies to elderly people, chronically ill patients, or people with long-term medical conditions who cannot safely fast and are unlikely to recover enough to make up the fasts.
No. If the illness is temporary and the person can make up the fasts later, Qada is required instead of Fidya.
Yes. Fidya is for valid long-term inability to fast. Kaffarah is a penalty for deliberately breaking or invalidating a fast without a valid reason.
The redesigned page uses PKR 600 as the Fidya amount for one missed fast, with optional regional equivalents such as USD 6 or GBP 5.
Fidya should be given to poor and needy people or eligible recipients who require food support and relief.
If your health improves and you become able to fast later, you should consult a scholar. Many scholars advise making up the missed fasts as Qada.
Calculate your Fidya for missed fasts and donate through Transparent Hands to help eligible poor and needy people with dignity.