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

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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 ...

• Does fidyah still have to be paid if a person has made up for a missed fast after the next Ramadhan?

  Yes, fidyah still has to be paid if a fast is made up after the next Ramadhan due to a delay in making up for a fast. Reference: Al-Ramli, Nihayat al-Muhtaj, Volume 3, p. 195.

• 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.

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