In Islam, Muslims must fast the whole month of Ramadan and cannot miss any days, with some exceptions. Those who break their fast on purpose, without a valid reason to do so, must pay Kaffarah.
What is Kaffarah?
Kaffarah is a charitable compensation made by Muslims for intentionally breaking any fasts during the holy month of Ramadan unnecessarily. The amount paid is equal to feeding 60 people in need times the number of fasting days deliberately broken or missed.
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How much is Kaffarah for Ramadan 2024?
To atone for the intentionally broken fast, you must fast continuously for 60 days. However, if you are unable to do that, then you have to feed 60 poor people at a rate of $18 per person.
$18 is the amount set by ANIC* for 2024.
*updates regarding their exact fatwa on Kaffarah will be coming soon.
Kaffarah for breaking a promise in Islam
Paying a Kaffarah is also necessary for breaking a promise or oath. Therefore, for redemption of a broken oath, you must ask Allah for forgiveness, and pay the amount equivalent to feeding 10 people at a rate of $18 per person. As a result, this amounts to $180 for each broken promise.
What is the difference between Kaffarah and Fidya?
If you deliberately break a fast without a valid reason, you must pay Kaffarah. The amount paid for each missed fast is the equivalent of feeding 60 people.
However, Fidya (Fidyah) is only paid if you miss a fast but have a valid reason to do so and are unable to make up the fast at any other time in the future. When paying Fidya, the payment for each missed fast is equivalent to feeding one person.
When to pay Kaffarah?
It can be paid at any time throughout the year. You must pay if you have knowingly broken any fasts during the holy month of Ramadan unnecessarily.
To atone for the intentionally broken fast, a person must fast continuously for 60 days. However, if they are unable to do that, then they have to feed 60 poor people.
Fasting during Ramadan is an obligation on all able Muslims and is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Therefore, Muslims must pay compensation when missing this fundamental aspect of Islam. Charity, as well as compulsory payments like these, emphasise just what an important aspect of Islam the holy month of Ramadan is.
Kaffarah is a donation that must be paid to feed the poor for not making up fasts missed in Ramadan on time. Therefore,you must pay for each deliberately missed fast. Donations can be made online.
