Do pregnant or breastfeeding women need to make up for the fast in addition to paying fidyah?

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• Who is required to pay fidyah?

  Below is person who required to pay fidyah: 1. Individuals who are chronically ill. 2. Elderly people who are unable to fast. 3. Pregnant people. 4. Breastfeeding women who are concerned about the safety of their children. 5. Travelers. 6. Sick ...

• What is the intention of fidyah?

  Women who are concerned about the safety of their children need to make up for the fast and pay fidyah. Reference: Ibn Qudamah, Al-Mughni, Vol. 4, p. 400

• Is fidyah required to be paid if a person dies before being able to make up the fast?

  An heir can pay fidyah on behalf of the deceased for the fast that was not made up, if he dies before being able to make up for it. Reference: Ibn Hajar al-Haitami, Tuhfah al-Muhtaj, Vol. 3, p. 450.

• Is fidyah required if a fast is missed due to travel?

  If the fast is not made up before the next Ramadan, fidyah must be paid in addition to making up for the fast. Reference: Al-Ramli, Nihayat al-Muhtaj, Vol. 3, p. 193.

• Can fidyah be paid before the month of Ramadan?

  Fidyah can be paid before Ramadan if the individual is certain that he cannot afford to make up for the fast before Ramadan. Reference: Al-Nawawi, al-Majmu’ Syarh al-Muhadzdzab, Vol. 6, p. 261.