Jamiatul Ulama KZN

When can a person pay Fidyah for missed fasts? (1/2)

· 14 Ramadan 1442 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Q. I have over 12 months of qaza fasts due. I don’t think I can keep them. Can I pay fidya or kaffarah?

Answer

Fidyah for fasts is only permitted if one is permanently unable to fast.

If a person is still able to fast, Fidya will not suffice.

If you are permanently unable to fast then only you may give Fidyah. The current amount for the KZN region is R20 per fast. If you are able to fast then you will have to work towards keeping the Qadha of those fasts.

Create a schedule for a set amount of days in every month which you will devote to fasting and work from there. Even if it takes a few years, Insha Allah you will be able to keep the Qadha fasts.

Can Fidyah be given before Ramadaan?

Nasihah (Advice): Honouring the elderly

Sayyiduna Anas Bin Maalik Radhiyallahu Anhu says that Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said: “If a young man honours an older person on account of his age, Allah appoints someone to show honour to him in his old age.” (Tirmidhi)

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Source: Jamiatul Ulama KZN — https://jamiat.org.za/can-fidyah-be-given-before-ramadaan/
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