Fidya — Compensation for Missed Fasts
When fasting is permanently impossible due to chronic illness or old age, Fidya is the prescribed alternative. $10 per missed fast feeds one needy person for a day.
Where Your Money Goes
$10/missed-fast standard rate, based on the cost of feeding one needy person one full day.
Eligible recipients per Quran 9:60 — distributed through verified local networks and verified partners in the OCHA cluster system.
100% of your Fidya reaches eligible recipients. No admin fee.
Receipt issued instantly with EIN and "no goods or services" tax acknowledgment language.
Fidya (الفدية) is the financial compensation prescribed in Surah Al-Baqarah verse 184 for those who are permanently unable to fast: "And upon those who are able [to fast, but with hardship] — a ransom [as substitute] of feeding a poor person."
The Hanafi, Shafi'i, Maliki, and Hanbali schools all agree that Fidya equals the cost of one full meal for one needy person per missed fast. In modern terms, $10 USD reflects that standard for most jurisdictions.
Bakara 195 channels Fidya to verified eligible recipients in regions of greatest need — Palestine, Yemen, Sudan, Syria, and locally where field partners operate. Designation reaches recipients within 7-21 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fidya?+
Fidya is a financial payment that compensates for missed Ramadan fasts when fasting becomes permanently impossible — for example, due to chronic illness, advanced age, or terminal conditions. It is not a substitute for fasting when one is able; it applies only when fasting cannot be made up later.
Who is required to pay Fidya?+
Fidya is required from those who are unable to fast and unable to make up the missed days later (e.g., elderly with frailty, terminally ill, those with chronic conditions that prevent fasting). Pregnant or nursing women, travelers, and the temporarily ill make up missed fasts after Ramadan and do not pay Fidya.
How much is Fidya in 2026?+
The standard rate is approximately $10 USD per missed fast (equivalent to feeding one needy person a day, per traditional fiqh standards). Multiply by missed fasts. For a full Ramadan: 30 × $10 = $300 USD.
Where does my Fidya go?+
Fidya is distributed to eligible needy individuals (typically the same recipient pool as Zakat — see Quran 9:60). Bakara 195 channels Fidya to qualifying recipients via verified partners in the OCHA cluster system and verified local distribution networks.
When should I pay Fidya?+
Fidya can be paid before, during, or shortly after Ramadan. There is no strict deadline, but most scholars recommend paying it during or right after Ramadan so the recipients benefit during the high-need season.
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Fidya — Compensation for Missed Fasts
When fasting is permanently impossible due to chronic illness or old age, Fidya is the prescribed alternative. $10 per missed fast feeds one needy person for a day.
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