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2025 Guide to Paying Fidyah for Missed Fasts

Fedyah (also spelled Fidya) is a charitable compensation in Islam for those unable to fast during Ramadan due to valid and permanent reasons such as old age or chronic illness. Instead of fasting, the person is required to feed a poor person for each day missed.

In 2025, paying Fedyah online makes it easier than ever to fulfil this obligation in a timely and Shariah-compliant way.

Who Needs to Pay Fedyah (Fidya) in Islam?

Fidyah is only required if a person:

  • Has a valid reason for missing fasts (e.g., old age or chronic illness)
  • Is permanently unable to make up the fasts later
  • Cannot endure fasting due to health conditions

This is based on the verse in the Qur’an:

“…And for those who can fast with difficulty, they have [a choice] to feed a poor person [for every day].”
(Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:184)

How Much Is Fedyah (Fidya) in 2025?

The current Fedyah amount for Ramadan 2025 is $6 per missed fast, based on the cost of feeding a person two daily meals.

  • If all 30 fasts are missed: $180 total
  • Meals are distributed to the poor by trusted charities like MAA

You can also use our online Fidyah Calculator to determine the exact amount you owe.

When to Pay Fidyah?

  • Ideally before Ramadan begins if you already know you cannot fast
  • You can also pay during or after Ramadan as needed
  • Fidyah should be paid as soon as possible to ensure the obligation is met

Who Does Not Need to Pay Fidyah?

If someone misses fasts due to:

  • Temporary illness
  • Travel
  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding

…they should make up their fasts later. Fidyah is not required in these cases, as per Surah Al-Baqarah (2:185):

“…But if any of you is ill or on a journey, let them fast an equal number of days later.”

Pregnancy, Breastfeeding & Fidyah

According to scholars, if a pregnant or breastfeeding woman:

  • Cannot fast due to concern for her own health
  • Or the health of the baby

…she is exempt from fasting and may pay Fidyah, especially if she cannot make up the fasts later. Ibn ‘Abbas (RA) supported this opinion.

Fedyah vs Kaffarah: What’s the Difference?

Fidyah (Fedyah)Kaffarah
For missed fasts with valid reasonsFor intentionally broken fasts
Feed 1 person per missed dayFeed 60 people per broken fast
For chronic illness, old ageFor deliberate fast-breaking or oaths

Who Can Receive Fidyah?

Fidyah should only be given to needy and poor individuals — the same recipients eligible for zakat. MAA ensures your Fidyah is distributed to rightful beneficiaries across several countries.

How to Pay Fedyah (Fidya) Online

You can fulfil your Fedyah donation quickly and securely via MAA’s online platform:

Choose your number of missed fasts
Payment is processed securely
Meals are delivered to verified recipients

Pay Your Fidyah Online Now

Missed Fasts Are a Serious Matter

Fasting is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. If you cannot fast, compensating through Fidyah ensures you fulfil your obligation in a way that is accepted and meaningful.

Let your donation purify your worship, support the poor, and honour the spirit of Ramadan.

Note: At MAA, we believe we have a duty to fight injustice at every level, big and small. It’s not enough to give aid to the most vulnerable and marginalised after harm has befallen them; we must stand up for them and empower their voices. To fulfil our collective obligation, MAA may dedicate a portion of your sadaqah donations to this cause to create change and dismantle the forces that harm the most marginalised.

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