Hukm Al-Fidyah
What should be done if a person forgets to pay fidyah for several years?
One should immediately pay the fidyah for all the years that are outstanding upon realizing his obligation. Reference: Al-Syirazi, al-Muhadzdzab, Vol. 2, p. 75.
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 the fidyah be replaced by feeding in the form of a ready meal?
Yes, fidyah can be given in the form of ready food that is equivalent to its proper value. Reference: Ibn Hajar al-Haitami, Tuhfah al-Muhtaj, Vol. 3, p. 456
What if a person is unable to pay the fidyah?
If a person is unable to pay the fidyah, it can be postponed until he is able to pay it. Reference: Reference: Al-Nawawi, al-Majmu' Syarh alMuhadzdzab, Volume 6, p. 267
Is fidyah required for fasts missed during childhood?
It is not necessary to pay fidyah for fasts missed during puberty because the obligation to fast begins after puberty. Reference: Al-Syirazi, al-Muhadzdzab, Vol. 2, p. 73
If a person is not sure how many fasts were missed, how should he pay the fidyah?
The individual should make a reasonable estimate and pay thefidyah based on that estimate. Reference: Al-Nawawi, al-Majmu’ Syarh al-Muhadzdzab, Vol. 6, p. 271.
Can fidyah be paid to non-Muslims?
Fidyah cannot be given to non-Muslims because it falls under the category of charity that is specific to Muslims. Reference: Al-Syirazi, al-Muhadzdzab, Vol. 2, p. 76.
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
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
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.
Can fidyah be paid to institutions or through charitable organizations?
Fidyah can be paid to institutions or charitable organizations that are trusted to be distributed to the poor. The 5th Selangor State Fatwa Committee Meeting/2020 which convened on 17 Rabi’ul Awwal 1442H corresponding to 3 November 2020 agreed to ...
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 payable to family members?
Fidyah cannot be paid to family members who are dependent on a person for their support, such as parents or children. Reference: Al-Nawawi, al-Majmu’ Syarh al-Muhadzdzab, Volume 6, p. 270.
What is the ruling on not paying fidyah?
Leaving the payment of fidyah without a permissible reason is a sin because it is an obligation that must be fulfilled. Reference: Al-Syirazi, al-Muhadzdzab, Vol. 2, p. 75.
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.
Can fidyah be paid in one lump sum or must it be paid every day?
Fidyah can be paid in one go for all the days missed or paid daily according to the number of days of fasting missed. Reference: Al-Ramli, Nihayat al-Muhtaj, Vol. 3, p. 194.
How to pay fidyah?
Fidyah can be paid by giving food or an equivalent monetary value to the poor. Reference: Ibn Hajar al-Haitami, Tuhfah al-Muhtaj, Volume 3, p. 440.
How much fidyah should be paid?
The rate of fidyah is one cupak of staple food (equivalent to 1.3 kg of rice) for each day of missed fasting. In the state of Selangor, the Fatwa Committee Meeting of Selangor (5th session of 2020), held on 17 Rabi’ul Awal 1442H (corresponding to 3 ...
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 meaning of fidyah?
Fidyah is a fine imposed on individuals who leave an obligatory fasting for certain reasons permitted by Islamic law and do not have time to make up for it until the next Ramadan. Reference: Al-Nawawi, al-Majmu’ Syarh al-Muhadzdzab, Volume 6, p. 257.